Friday, September 25, 2015

CM announces major irrigation schemes :


Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Friday announced irrigation schemes for various districts in the State to the tune of Rs. 321 crore.
Making a suo motu statement in the Assembly, she said Azhiar Ootu canal of the Parambikulam-Azhiar scheme would be repaired at a cost of Rs. 20 crore to enhance its flowing capacity. Besides providing water for irrigation for 9,710 acres, the canal will fulfil the drinking water needs of Kuniyamuthur and Kinathukadavu town panchayats, Pollachi municipality and neighbouring villages.
Another project is to utilise the additional water available to Tamil Nadu after the water level in Mullaperiyar dam was allowed to increase from 136 ft to 142 ft. While the first phase is already in progress, the second phase will be implemented at a cost of Rs. 15 crore.
Under this scheme, the main canal of Periyar in Vadipatti, Madurai North, Madurai East and Melur taluks will be repaired to supply water for 33,828 acre.
The Chief Minister also said the Mettur east bank canal and the tail end areas of Tiruchengode taluk would be repaired at a cost of Rs. 30 crore.
New courts
Ms. Jayalalithaa said 22 new courts would be set up at a cost of Rs 9.56 crore. It includes civil courts in Lalgudi, Keeranur, Omalur, Parmathi and Andipatti, an additional civil court in Madurai and two additional civil courts in Coimbatore.
She said 10 fast-track courts with the power of district judges would be set up at a cost of Rs 5.32 c

Source : The Hindu

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