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Special Category — MI TanksOpen for partnershipRef: CSR/CPC/MI/2026/014

Desilting of Uthamanallur Eri (MI Tank) — Thirumukkadu Panchayat

Taluk: Acharapakkam · Published 9 Sept 2026

Desilting of the Uthamanallur Eri minor irrigation tank at Uthamanallur habitation, Thirumukkadu panchayat, Acharapakkam block (Maduranthakam sub division). The work covers removal of 6000 cubic metres of silt across a bund length of 1000 metres through 20 desilting pits, restoring storage capacity for the 30 hectare tank (Survey No. 47) and strengthening groundwater recharge for surrounding farmland. Listed in the Chengalpattu District MI tank CSR eligibility list dated 31 August 2026.

Minor irrigation tank particulars

As per the MI tank CSR eligibility list dated 31 Aug 2026

SubdivisionMaduranthakam
BlockAcharapakkam
PanchayatThirumukkadu
HabitationUthamanallur
Name of MI tankUthamanallur Eri
Extent of MI tank30 ha
Survey number47
Bund length1000 m
Quantity of earthwork6000
Number of pits20
Estimated amount₹6,28,000
Desilting of Uthamanallur Eri (MI Tank) — Thirumukkadu Panchayat

Photographs from the field

Site photograph — Uthamanallur Eri
Site photograph — Uthamanallur Eri
Satellite survey map with proposed desilting pits — Uthamanallur Eri
Satellite survey map with proposed desilting pits — Uthamanallur Eri

Weekly progress reports

Work has not started on this initiative yet. Once it does, the Collectorate will publish progress here every week.