Kottampatti farmers urge government to extend water supply to the region through Periyar Main Canal
Farmers in Kottampatti block are urging the State government to extend water supply through the Periyar Main Canal for agricultural use. They have been reliant on rainfall for over 40 years, which has negatively impacted their farming activities. A recent consultative meeting resulted in resolutions calling for immediate action and alternative solutions to ensure water supply to the region.
- ▪Farmers in Kottampatti block depend solely on rainfall for agriculture due to lack of water supply.
- ▪They have been requesting proper water supply from the Periyar Main Canal for over 40 years.
- ▪A consultative meeting was held to discuss the urgent need for water supply and alternative solutions.
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Farmers of Kottampatti block in Melur taluk in Madurai district urged the State government to extend proper water supply to the region through the Periyar Main Canal, for agricultural purposes. Farmers and activists took part in a consultative meeting held on Sunday.The farmers said the villages in Kottampatti block were solely dependent on rainfall for the agricultural activities since there was no proper water supply to the region through the Periyar Main Canal. As a result, agricultural activities were affected, the farmers said. The Kottampatti block consists of the tailend areas of Madurai district.The farmers said they have been demanding proper water supply from the Periyar Main Canal for over 40 years.
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