Special Category — MI TanksOpen for partnershipRef: CSR/CPC/MI/2026/023
Desilting of Puthur Thangal (MI Tank) — Puthur Panchayat
Taluk: Chithamur · Published 9 Sept 2026
Desilting of the Puthur Thangal minor irrigation tank at Puthur habitation, Puthur panchayat, Chithamur block (Maduranthakam sub division). The work covers removal of 4375 cubic metres of silt across a bund length of 540 metres through 7 desilting pits, restoring storage capacity for the 6.12 hectare tank (Survey No. 44) 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
| Subdivision | Maduranthakam |
|---|---|
| Block | Chithamur |
| Panchayat | Puthur |
| Habitation | Puthur |
| Name of MI tank | Puthur Thangal |
| Extent of MI tank | 6.12 ha |
| Survey number | 44 |
| Bund length | 540 m |
| Quantity of earthwork | 4375 m³ |
| Number of pits | 7 |
| Estimated amount | ₹4,54,000 |
Photographs from the field
Weekly progress reports
Work has not started on this initiative yet. Once it does, the Collectorate will publish progress here every week.