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Special Category — MI TanksOpen for partnershipRef: CSR/CPC/MI/2026/028

Desilting of Seekinankuppam Thangal (MI Tank) — Seekinankuppam Panchayat

Taluk: Lathur · Published 9 Sept 2026

Desilting of the Seekinankuppam Thangal minor irrigation tank at Seekinankuppam Colony habitation, Seekinankuppam panchayat, Lathur block (Maduranthakam sub division). The work covers removal of 3600 cubic metres of silt across a bund length of 300 metres through 4 desilting pits, restoring storage capacity for the 4.45 hectare tank (Survey No. 12) 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
BlockLathur
PanchayatSeekinankuppam
HabitationSeekinankuppam Colony
Name of MI tankSeekinankuppam Thangal
Extent of MI tank4.45 ha
Survey number12
Bund length300 m
Quantity of earthwork3600
Number of pits4
Estimated amount₹3,30,000
Desilting of Seekinankuppam Thangal (MI Tank) — Seekinankuppam Panchayat

Photographs from the field

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

Weekly progress reports

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