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Special Category — MI TanksOpen for partnershipRef: CSR/CPC/MI/2026/006

Desilting of Pampayampettu Thangal (MI Tank) — Kozhiyalam Panchayat

Taluk: Acharapakkam · Published 9 Sept 2026

Desilting of the Pampayampettu Thangal minor irrigation tank at Pambayampattu habitation, Kozhiyalam panchayat, Acharapakkam block (Maduranthakam sub division). The work covers removal of 6900 cubic metres of silt across a bund length of 1160 metres through 23 desilting pits, restoring storage capacity for the 5.5 hectare tank (Survey No. 189) 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
PanchayatKozhiyalam
HabitationPambayampattu
Name of MI tankPampayampettu Thangal
Extent of MI tank5.5 ha
Survey number189
Bund length1160 m
Quantity of earthwork6900
Number of pits23
Estimated amount₹7,24,000
Desilting of Pampayampettu Thangal (MI Tank) — Kozhiyalam Panchayat

Photographs from the field

Site photograph — Pampayampettu Thangal
Site photograph — Pampayampettu Thangal
Satellite survey map with proposed desilting pits — Pampayampettu Thangal
Satellite survey map with proposed desilting pits — Pampayampettu Thangal

Weekly progress reports

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