Pleasure is mine in presenting before this august House the Demand for Grants for "Irrigation and Buildings" of the Public Works Department, which is one of the oldest and prestigious Departments of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

A Policy decision was taken to re-organize the Public Works Department as Water Resources Organisation and Buildings Organisation in the year 1995 and these organizations are functioning independently from 1.4.1996. The Water Resources Organisation under Public Works Department is in-charge of formulating and implementing Major, Medium and Minor Irrigation Schemes, Operation and Maintenance of Irrigation Systems. The objective of the Water Resources Organisation is to ensure effective management and distribution of Surface and Ground Water for its optimum utilisation in a rational and scientific manner by all the water using sectors.

The Buildings Organisation is in-charge of Construction and Maintenance of Buildings for State Government Departments and Agencies. The objective of the Buildings Organisation is to ensure cost effective methods of building construction and maintenance by using modern technology.

Water is the elixir of life a precious gift of nature to the mankind and millions of other species living in the earth. It is fast becoming a scarce commodity in most parts of the world.

The source of all water on the globe is precipitation. The various areas where water is put into use are (1) irrigation (2) industrial (3) domestic including drinking water and sanitation (4) pisiculture (5) recreational (6) navigation etc. All these uses occur simultaneously at the time spatially spread out all along the course of the river. Obviously river basin planning for optimum utilization of water resources is particularly important for water starved Tamil Nadu State. In Tamil Nadu, having harnessed the most of the surface water, the future lies only on two possibilities (1) Securing additional water from neighbouring States where there is surplus that can be shared and (2) by managing of water resources carefully so that we get the maximum benefit out of it. While we may be striving to achieve the first alternative through good neighbourly relations, we must plan for the second alternative straight away. Management of water resources thus becomes not only relevant but also essential. Since a large percentage of consumptive use is through Irrigation, Irrigation water management is to be given a high priority. This task requires a strong institutional arrangement for effective implementation of the polices for better water management, and participatory approach, which is being strongly advocated by water experts.

This State can be broadly divided geographically as the hilly western area and eastern central plains. The western ghats run along the western end in the hill groups of Nilgiris and Anamalies occupying the north-western parts, Palani hills Varshnadu are the major off shoots of the ghats in the south. Javadis, Servarayan, Kalrayan and Pachamalis are the broken hill ranges forming the Eastern Ghats, which of course unlike the Western Ghats can be traversed through in a number of places.

With this preface, the following are the strategies taken by Government of Tamil Nadu for development and management of the Water resources and institutional arrangements made.

Tamil Nadu with a geographical area of 130 lakh hectares is ranked eleventh in size among the Indian States. The net area sown in Tamil Nadu is about 60 lakh hectares of which about 30 lakh hectares or 50% get irrigation facilities from sources as given below: -

(1) Canals .. 9.50 lakh hectares

(2) Tanks .. 9.00 lakh hectares

(3) Wells, Tube wells .. 11.50 lakh hectares

The National Commission on Agriculture in 1976 assessed the ultimate irrigation potential of Tamil Nadu through Major and Medium Irrigation sources as 15.00 lakh hectares. At the commencement of the First Five Year Plan, (1951-1956) there were 23 Major and Medium Irrigation Projects benefiting 11.00 lakh hectares. In the IX plan period upto 2001-2002, the area under irrigation has risen to 29.72 lakh hectares.

During the 10^th Five Year Plan (2002-2007) upto 2003-2004, an additional irrigation potential of 2323 hectares has been created. During 2004-2005, additional irrigation potential of 7573 hectares is expected to be created and in the year 2005-06 an irrigation potential of 5143 hectares is proposed to be created.

Tamil Nadu is a deficit State in water resources and has almost fully exploited all its surface water potential. The neighbouring States like Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh are richly endowed with water resources. For further water resources development, Tamil Nadu has to depend upon inter-basin water transfers from the adjoining basins of the neighbouring States or even to Long Distance Transfers. To achieve the object of transferring surplus water from the neighbouring States, Tamil Nadu has been pursuing the matter with the Government of India and with neighbouring States. The Schemes involved in this area are given separately.

Since the surface water potential is almost fully utilised, there is hardly any scope for any new Major or Medium Irrigation Projects in the State. Conserving the available water by modernisation of the existing canal systems and tank irrigation has to be given more attention so that optimum utilisation of water could be ensured and wastage avoided. Water thus saved could be utilised for extending irrigation facilities to new areas or for raising additional crops in the same area.

With the above in view, the work of modernising the Periyar-Vaigai Irrigation System was taken up with World Bank assistance. Similarly, the National Water Management Project was also taken up with World Bank assistance to improve the efficiency and productivity of the old irrigation systems in Sathanur, Kodaiyar, Thambaraparani, Cumbum Valley, Amaravathy Old Channels, Sethiathope, Marudhanadhi and other commands through a more reliable, predictable and equitable irrigation service. The Tamil Nadu Water Resources Consolidation Project (WRCP) with the objectives similar to those of National Water Management Project has been taken up for implementation since 1995-96 and has been completed by 30.09.2004 successfully. The ICR Mission (Implementation of Completion Report Mission) of World Bank rated that this project has been implemented satisfactorily.

State Plan Schemes

Since the surface water potential of the State has already been almost fully exploited, there is no Major Irrigation Project under execution at present.

The following Medium, Minor and Special Minor Irrigation Projects are presently under execution:-

1. Nanganjiar Reservoir (Dindigul District)

2. Irukkangudi Reservoir (Virudhunagar District)

3. Shanmughanadhi Reservoir (Theni District)

4. Malattar Anicut Scheme (Ramanathapuram District)

5. Providing irrigation facilities to 58 villages in Usilampatti Taluk (Madurai District)

6. Andiappanur Odai Reservoir (Vellore District)

7. Shenbagathope Reservoir (Thiruvannamalai District)

8. Bathalapalli – Malattar Reservoir Scheme (Vellore District)

9. Kuppanatham Reservoir Scheme (Thiruvannamalai District)

10. Varattar – Vallimadurai Reservoir Scheme (Dharmapuri District)

11. Kalvoi – Sadayaneri Scheme (Thoothukudi District)

12. Narayana Cauvery channel (Ramanathapuram District)

13. Formation of new tank across Uppar Odai (Tiruchirappalli District)

14. Tank across Mudalaimuthuvari (Thanjavur District)

15. Gadana Extension Scheme (Tirunelveli District)

16. Tank across Nayodai (Dindigul District)

17. Tank across Ramakkal Odai and Anaivilundan Odai (Dindigul District)

18. Nallathangal Odai Tank (Erode District)

19. Anicut across Andi odai (Tiruchirappalli District)

20. Reservoir across Nagariar near Sasthakoil (Virudhunagar District)

21. Reservoir across Vellakalkanar near Vinnamangalam (Vellore District)

22. Tank across Sirumalaiar (Dindigul District)

23. Augmentation of water supply to Vellianai and three other tanks from Kodaganar Reservoir (Karur District)

24. Formation of 18^th Canal in Uthamapalayam Taluk of Theni District

25. Reservoir across Mambazhathuraiyar (Kanyakumari District)

26. Extension of Nilaiyur Channel (Madurai District)

27. Ullar Reservoir across Palaiyar and Valamazhaiyar (Tirunelveli District)

28. Reservoir across Mirukandanadhi (Tiruvannamalai District)

29. Construction of Syphon in Pugalur Channel to divert the polluted Noyyal Orathupalayam water.

30. Rehabilitation of Anicut across Nanganjiar Odai near Pallapatti in Karur District.

31. Desilting Kathiriankulam and its Channels in Dindigul District.

32. Diversion of Vaigai flood water to feed Rajakambeeram Tank and 15 other Tanks in Sivagangai District.

33. Formation of a tank across Mathalappallam River near Ramakondahalli village in Pennagaram Taluk of Dharmapuri District.

34. Construction of anicut across old Coleroon in Perumpattu Village in Chidambaram Taluk of Cuddalore District.

35. Excavation of new supply channels from Badathalar tank to feed Vennampalli tank and 10 other lower down tanks upto Kashimpur tank of Krishnagiri Taluk in Dharmapuri District.

36. Formation of a tank across Vellapparai Odai in Theppampatti Village in Andipatti Taluk of Theni District.

37. Conversion of diversion mud bund into masonry training wall in Palar River at the off take of Athur Vadapathy tank supply channel in Chengleput Taluk, Kancheepuram District.

38. Formation of a pond across Sambarpallam Odai in SF No.18 in Alamarathupatty Village and conversion of defunct Sorakkapatti tank to a pond by linking the surplus of Sambarpallam Pond in Mettur Taluk in Salem District.

39. Formation of a new tank across Pachilainachiamman Odai (Manthurai Odai) near G. Kallupatty in Periyakulam Taluk of Theni District.

40. Formation of new Tank across Periyaoothu Odai in Chinnaovalapuram Village in Uthamapalyam Taluk in Theni District

41. Formation of a new tank across Ayyanarkoil Odai in Mallapuram Village in Peraiyur Taluk in Madurai District.

42. Reconstruction of Bed dam in left arm of Kosasthalaiyar near Edayanchavadi Village in Ponneri Taluk in Thiruvallur District.

43. Increasing the carrying capacity of Marudur Melakkal from Marudur anicut to Kalvoy tank Thoothukudi District.

44. Formation of a Reservoir across Vandal Odai near Pottal village in Ambasamudram Taluk of Thirunelveli District.

45. Modernisation of Thirukurunkudi, Periakulam in Thirukurunkudi village in Nanguneri taluk of Tirunelveli District.

46. Reconstruction of Regulator No.2 of Pasimuthan Odai at LS 10.027 Km and improvements to the branch channels of Pasimuthan Odai in Chidambaram Taluk of Cuddalore District.

47. Formation of a tank across Perumpallam Oadai near K.Morur in Kanmavaipudur Village of Omalur taluk in salem District

48. Construction of an anicut across ayyar near Puliyancholai to feed Mahadevi and chain of tanks in Thuraiyur taluk of Trichy District.

This scheme contemplates the formation of a reservoir across Nanganjiyar, a tributary of river Amaravathy near Idayankottai village in Palani Taluk, Dindigul District to benefit 2,530 hectares of new ayacut with a stabilisation of 24 hectares of old ayacut in Idayankottai, Valayapatti and Chinnakamapatti villages in Vedasandur Taluk of Dindigul District and Sendamangalam village of Karur Taluk of Karur District at an estimated cost of Rs.20.70 Crore.

In this project construction of uncontrolled spillway is in progress. Earth dam works and main canal and spill way works are nearing completion. The Government have approved the reappraisal estimate of this project for Rs.37.36 Crore. A proposal of revised Reappraisal for 41.68 is under consideration of Government. The works are in progress. Totally 98% of the work has been completed.

The Budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs.0.02 lakh.

This scheme is for the formation of reservoir across Vaippar near Irukkangudi village, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District at a cost of Rs.28.70 crore. Subsequently revised estimate for Rs.62.20 Crore has also been approved. The scheme aims at stabilising an extent of 254 hectares, bridging the gap of 255 hectares and giving new irrigation facilities to 3,705 hectares of dry lands in Rajapatti, Maserpatti, Sakkiapatti, Thapathu, Kuthanatukkurichi, Melkarandai, Vengottai, Kuzhkkarandai, Vadamalapuram, Vovvalthothi and Vedapatti Villages of Vilathikulam Taluk of Thoothukudi District.

The progress of works of construction of masonry dam across Arjuna and Vaippar rivers are under various stages.

In this scheme, 85% surplus regulator works across Arjuna and Vaippar Rivers completed. (Civil works completed and electrification is to be done) 90% of main canal and 95% of branch canal have been completed. Earth dam 90% completed. In earth dam, balance works such as Revetment, Turfing and Parapet wall works are to be carried out, Distributaries and field bothies 90% completed. River draining works 90% completed. High Level Bridge and Syphon works to be started. 93% of works have been completed in total.

The Budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs.0.01 lakh.

This scheme contemplates the formation of a reservoir across Shanmughanadhi (Varattar) near Royappanpatti village in Uthamapalayam Taluk of Theni District.

The scheme aims at irrigating 664 hectares of new dry land in Royappanpatti village of Cumbum Taluk and Mallingapuram, Chinnaovalapuram, Erasakkanaickanur, Kanniservaipatti, Alagapuri, Odaipatti, Seepalakottai villages in Uthamapalayam Taluk.

The Government have sanctioned this scheme at a revised estimated cost of Rs.14.70 crore. The components of the scheme are an earth dam, masonry dam-non-overflow section, uncontrolled spillway, head sluice and canals with necessary structures.

In this scheme, all works have been completed.

The Budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs.52.09 lakh.

This scheme is for the construction of an anicut across Malattar river below the existing Kamudhi regulator and just below the confluence point of Gridhamal and Paralayar rivers with Malattar near Sengapadi village in Kamudhi Taluk of Ramanathapuram District.

This scheme will benefit stabilisation of an extent of 1758 hectares besides bridging a gap of 156 hectares under the existing 54 tanks in O.Karisalkulam, Vappankulam (Kamudhi Taluk), Pammanendal, Ariyamangalam, Punavasal, Veppankulam (Kadaladi Taluk), Meenankudi, Orivayal and Kadugusandai villages in Kamudhi and Kadaladi Taluks.

The Government have sanctioned this scheme at an estimated cost of Rs.15.40 crore. The main components of the scheme are a Masonry Anicut, Head Sluice 2 Nos., Right and Left Main Canals with necessary structures.

Construction of masonry from LS 0 – 200 and 200 – 385 metre have been completed. Construction of right side head sluice and scouring sluice works and formation of earth dam are in progress. Construction of left side head sluices and scouring sluice agency settled and work is to be started.

Design for the revised crest of anicut to give additional irrigation facilities to an extent of 1711.70 hectares under the existing 54 tanks is under finalisation. NABARD has sanctioned a loan amount of Rs.36.247 Crore against the total estimate cost of 42.00 crore. It is programmed to complete the entire work by March 2006.

The Budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs.22.961 Crore.

This scheme envisages excavation of a high level canal of 27.26 Km from the proposed head works on the right flank of the Vaigai Dam at LS 2425 m from the spillway to provide irrigation facilities to the 58 villages in Usilampatti Taluk. This canal will be an unlined one for carrying the surplus floodwater from Vaigai River to provide irrigation facilities to 58 villages in Usilampatti Taluk whenever both Vaigai Reservoir and Ramnad Big Tank surpluses simultaneously. It includes formation of 3 new tanks to get supply from the above high-level canal. The Government have accorded approval for this scheme at an estimated cost of Rs.33.81 crore.

By implementing this scheme, 570 hectares of wet lands will be stabilised besides bridging a gap of 128 hectares of wet lands under 29 existing tanks and 3 existing ponds in Usilampatti Taluk. Further new dry ayacut of 227 hectares will be brought under irrigation through 3 new tanks.

Out of 14 Irrigation works, tenders have been accepted for 12 works. 1 work is completed. 45% work has been completed in 9 packages. 2 works are held up due to objection of land owners. Re-tender for the balance two works to be invited.

Revised Estimate for an amount of Rs.63.90 Crore has been under preparation.

The work is programmed to be completed by March 2006.

The Budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs. 0.01 lakh.

This scheme envisages the formation of a reservoir of 112 M.Cft. capacity across Andiappanur Odai near Andiappanur village in Vaniyambadi Taluk of Vellore District.

The Government have sanctioned this scheme at an estimated cost of Rs.18.28 crore. The Government have also accorded Revised Administrative Sanction for Rs.27.38 crores.

By implementing this scheme, an extent of 810 hectares of direct ayacut in Andiappanur and Irunappattu villages in Vaniyambadi Taluk will be benefited for raising double dry crops.

Transfer of 39.69 hectares of forest land, 15 hectares of poromboke land and acquisition of 100.245 hectares of Patta land are involved. Land acquisition completed except court case portion.

This project is being implemented through the loan assistance from NABARD. 80% of work completed, work will be completed before 3/2005. Work is under progress.

The Budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs.7.062 Crore.

The Shenbagathope Reservoir Scheme contemplates the formation of a reservoir across Kamandalaru in Shenbagathope village of Polur Taluk in Thiruvannamalai District.

The Government have sanctioned this scheme at an estimated cost of Rs.21.33 crore. The Government have accorded the Revised Administrative Sanction for a sum of Rs.34.00 crores for this scheme.

This scheme will benefit 2067 hectares by stabilisation and 642 hectares by bridging the gap in Vallur, Kangaranandal, Santhavasal, Naranamangalam, Illuppakkunam, Paravathiagaram, Aliyabad and Enthuvambadi villages in Polur Taluk, Kuppam, Kamakkur, Arni, Mamandur, Kalpoondi, Mullipattu, Paiyur in Arni Taluk, Vazhapanthal, Melpudupakkam, Mampakkam, Melpalandai, Arur, Suraiyur and Ponnambalam villages in Arcot Taluk, Tirumani, Munugapattu, Melpudur and Melseshamangalam in Cheyyar Taluk and Anmarudhai in Vandavasi Taluk. By implementing this scheme, a long time demand of this backward region for better irrigation facilities will be fulfilled.

95% of the work has been completed, balance work programmed to be completed shortly. This work is being implemented through "NABARD" loan assistance.

The Budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs.0.01 lakh.

(8) Bathalapalli–Malattar Reservoir (Vellore District)

The scheme contemplates formation of a reservoir across Malattar River near Bathalapalli village in Gudiyatham Taluk, Vellore District. The Government have sanctioned this scheme at an estimated cost of Rs.29.55 crore.

This scheme will stabilise 1,064 hectares of ayacut and bridge the gap of 61 hectares in Balur, Machampattu, Vasanampalli, Nariyampattu, Reddimankuppam, Sarangal, Kailasagiri, Ayithampattu, Sathampakkam, Rajakal, Alingikuppam, Malmurugai, Melpatti, Kulithigai, Chinnathottalam, Ulli, Kothakuppam, Aranganalalur, Olakasi and Chithathur villages of Gudiyatham Taluk. Besides, provision for drinking water facilities to Peranampet town and the wayside villages and for industrial purposes has been made in this scheme. Also the wells in the area now affected by pollution from tanneries will become good water sources in course of time.

The components of the scheme are Earth dam, Masonry spillways, River sluices, Pickup anicut and drops.

For implementation of this scheme, an extent of 36.98 hectares of patta land, 17.81 hectares of forest land and 11.32 hectares of poramboke land are required. Land acquisition works are completed. Forest land has been taken over from Forest Department. NABARD has been approached for loan assistance.

The Budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs.8.00 Crore.

The scheme contemplates formation of a reservoir across Cheyyar near Kuppanatham village in Chengam Taluk of Thiruvannamalai District. The Government have sanctioned this scheme at an estimated cost of Rs.35.46 crore.

This scheme will stabilise an extent of 2528 hectares and bridge a gap of 580 hectares under 22 tanks fed by 5 anicuts and 2 open off-takes across Cheyyar in Kayampattu, Valaiyampattu, Thandapattu, Kariyamangalam, Vadankuppam, Melvanakkampadi, Melpuluthiyar, Perumpattam, Pakkripalayam, Thukkapettai, Memalur, Kayampatu, Gengaravaran, Sennasamudram, Ponneri, Chinnasamudram, Padiagaram, Narasinganallur, Thorapadi, Munnoormangalam, Nachipattu, Kunjilam, Periyeri, Unnamalaipuram, Puduchengam, Anvarbad, Alaputhur, Tamaraipakkam and Aridaraimangalam villages in Chengam Taluk, Munnurmangalam, Kariyandal, Anandal, Melpunjai, Vasudevampattu and Kizhithur villages in Tiruvannamalai Taluk and Kadaladi, Kunathur and Kizhathur villages in Polur Taluk.

The components of the scheme are Earth dam, Masonry spillway and River sluice.

For implementing this scheme, an extent of 190.42 hectares of patta dry lands, 103.75 hectares of poromboke lands, and 13.34 hectares of forestlands are required. Acquisition of patta land completed and transfer of poromboke lands are under way. Forest lands taken over from Forest Department. NABARD has agreed for loan assistance.

Revised Estimate for Rs.43.50 Crore has been sanctioned. This work will be taken up after settling the agency.

The Budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs.20.00 Crore.

This scheme contemplates formation of a reservoir across Varattar near Vallimadurai village in Harur Taluk in Dharmapuri District. The Government have sanctioned an amount of Rs.19.20 crore for this scheme. The Government have accorded sanction for the Revised Estimate for an amount of Rs.35.95 Crore.

This scheme will stabilise an extent of 110 hectares of wetlands besides benefiting an extent of 1047 hectares of single crop dry lands under Keeraipatti anicut, Ellappudayampatti anicut and Mankuppam Eri benefiting Vallimadurai, Thathavalasi, Somanathan, Keeraipatty, Kudumiyampatti, Achalvadi and Somanathampudur villages in Harur Taluk.

The components of this scheme are Earth dam, Surplus weir, Head sluices and Canal.

For implementation of this scheme, an extent of 94.31 hectares of patta dry land and 24.87 hectares of reserve forest lands have to be acquired in addition to the transfer of 23.82 hectares of poromboke land. The Government of India has given its permission for transfer forest land on 22-12-2000.

Land acquisition for main work is completed and Main works are in progress. "NABARD" has accorded approval for loan assistance.

The Budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs.11.89 lakh.

The Government have sanctioned an amount of Rs.12.33 crore for this scheme which comprises widening the existing Kalvoi – Sadayaneri Channel upto Kalvoi Tank and widening the existing Sadayaneri Channel, excavation of Sadayaneri Extension Channel, improvements to the existing Mudalur Odai from Karumeniyar to Vairavantharuvai and excavating a link canal from Vairavantharuvai to Puthantharuvai.

This scheme contemplates utilising the Thambaraparani surpluses for filling twelve tanks in Sadayaneri and Thanjaikkulam to irrigate 314 hectares of ayacut. Besides, two Tharuvais (lakes) will also get filled which will help recharge 634 wells in four villages for irrigating coconut cultivation in 875 hectares. This scheme will also benefit Kalvoi, Vellur, Udayarkulam, Vellamadam, Pidaneri, Eluvarimukki, Nangaimazhi, Sathankulam, Sasthanvinallur, Kumadikottai, Thirupanikkuthan Tharuvai and Pattakurichi villages in Tiruchendur and Sathankulam Taluks.

This work is now taken up under State funds. Due to the inclusion of certain additional works, the estimated cost has been increased to Rs.14.35 Crore. The Revised Estimate for Rs.14.35 Crore has been sanctioned. The work is completed in all respects.

The Budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs.0.01 lakh.

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for Rehabilitation of Narayana Cauvery Channel and its anicut (Mandalamanickam Anicut) to feed Sayalkudi tank and other 33 tanks in Ramanathapuram District at an estimated cost of Rs.5.75 crore.

This scheme gives irrigation support to 1942.97 hectares of lands Mandalamanickam, Kamuthi, Mandalnadu, K.Nedungulam, Seemanendal, Kundukulam, K.Veppankulam, O.Karisalkulam, Kovilankulam, Koomboothi, M.Pudukulam and Villanendal villages in Kamuthi Taluk and Kallakari villlage in Tiruchuli Taluk, Sayalkudi, M.Karisalkulam, N.Karisalkulam, A.Usilangulam, S.Vagaikulam, Pillayarkulam, S.Keerandai and Keela Allikulam villages in Kadaladi Taluk of Ramanathapuram District.

98% works completed. Balance works are in progress.

The Budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs.0.01 lakh.

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for formation of a tank across the Uppar Odai, its confluence with Nandiar near Siruvayalur village Hamlet of Kanakiliyanallur village in Lalgudi Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District at an estimated cost of Rs. 4.18 crore.

This scheme will provide irrigation facilities to a new dry extent of 152 hectares in Kanakiliyanallur village in Lalgudi Taluk.

The components of the scheme are formation of earth bund, surplus weir, three irrigation sluices and three Channels. 95% of the work has been completed. Further works are in progress and programmed to be completed before March 2005.

The Budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs.0.01 lakh.

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for formation of a tank across Mudalai Muthu Vari in Chennampatti village in Thanjavur Taluk and District at an estimated cost of Rs.9.73 crore.

This scheme will stabilise 110 hectares of existing wet ayacut, bridge a gap of 9 hectares of wet land and provide irrigation facilities to a new dry extent of 364 hectares in Chennampatti and Vallampudur villages in Thanjavur District and Karumpoondi village in Pudukottai District.

The components of this scheme are 2300 meter long earth bund, uncontrolled weir and four sluices. Totally 90% of the works has been completed. The work is programmed to be completed during March 2005.

The Budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs.1.10 Crore.

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for formation of an extension reservoir on the right flank of the existing Gadana Dam in Ambasamudram Taluk of Tirunelveli District at an estimated cost of Rs.18.82 crore.

The scheme will stabilise irrigation in an extent of 511 hectares, bridge a gap in 187 hectares and provide irrigation facilities to a new extent of 67 hectares in Sivasailam, Mela Ambur, Keela Ambur and Mannarkoil villages in Ambasamudram Taluk.

The components of the scheme are earth bund of 900m length with one irrigation sluice, main canal with 3 branch canals for a total length of 18.71 Km and formation of an inter-connecting water way by cutting open the saddle dam for a length of 30m.

The work is completed in all respects with NABARD loan assistance.

The Budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs. 0.01 lakh.

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for formation of a tank across Nayodai a tributary of Mangariyar in Kannivadi village, Dindigul Taluk and District at an estimated cost of Rs.3.50 crore. Revised Administrative sanction for this scheme has also been accorded for Rs.7.20 Crore.

The scheme will provide irrigation facilities to a new extent of 148 hectares in Kannivadi, Alanthuranpatti, Veerapudaiyanpatti and Thettupatti villages in Dindigul Taluk and District.

The components of the scheme are earth bund of 620 m length, high coefficient weir of 30-m length, one tower head sluice and field canal of 4120 m length.

Formation of earthen bund work completed. Works for the construction of surplus weir is completed. Shutter works are in progress. Overall 75% of work is completed.

The Budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs.1.269 Crore.

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for the formation of tank across Ramakkal Odai and Anaivilundan Odai, tributaries of Kodaganar river in A.Vellode village and Keelakottai village in Dindigul Taluk and District at an estimated cost of Rs.3.55 crore. Revised Administrative sanction for this scheme has also been accorded for Rs.5.65 Crore.

This scheme will provide irrigation facilities to 107.65 hectares of new dry lands in A. Vellode and Keelakottai villages in Dindigul Taluk and District.

The components of this scheme are earth bund 480m long, weir with a surplus course to connect the weir to Ramakkal Odai, Head sluice, River sluice and Field canals.

The earthwork for foundation for weir was completed. Box type RCC Barrel work completed in river sluice of Anaivillundan Odai and Ramakkal Odai and canal sluice barrel completed. RR masonry work for all sluices is in progress.

The Budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs.2.247 Crore.

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for the formation of a reservoir across Nallathangal Odai near Eswarankoil in Ponnivadi village of Dharapuram Taluk in Erode District at an estimated cost of Rs.31.01 crore. Revised Administrative sanction for this scheme has also been accorded for Rs.42.70 Crore.

This scheme will provide irrigation facilities to 1,919.87 hectares of new dry extent in Nallanpalayam, Alampalayam, Poramium Thurambadi, Moolanur and Ponnivadi villages of Dharapuram Taluk in Erode District.

The components of this scheme are earth dam 3450m, uncontrolled spillway, one head sluice and one river sluice. Construction of quarters and Sub Division Office Buildings is nearing completion. Formation of Earth Dam and Construction of Spillway and headsluice are in progress

The Budget provision for 2005-06 is Rs.10.00 Crore.

The Government have sanctioned the scheme for formation of an Anicut across Andi Odai near Kallagam village in Lalgudi Taluk, Trichichirappalli District at an estimated cost of Rs.1.21 crore.

This scheme will stabilise existing irrigation in an extent of 82 hectares of wet ayacut and provide irrigation facilities to a new dry extent of 84 hectares in Kallagam village of Lalgudi Taluk in Tiruchirappalli District and Poondi village of Ariyalur Taluk in Perambular District.

The components of this scheme are Masonry Anicut of 36m length, one head sluice, main canal (left side) 3,350m long with cross masonry works and flood bank 700m long.

All the works are completed.