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Special Category — MI TanksOpen for partnershipRef: CSR/CPC/MI/2026/043

Desilting of Kadappan Thangal Eri (MI Tank) — Nallur Panchayat

Taluk: Thirukazhukundram · Published 9 Sept 2026

Desilting of the Kadappan Thangal Eri minor irrigation tank at Nallur habitation, Nallur panchayat, Thirukazhukundram block (Kattankolathur sub division). The work covers removal of 3775 cubic metres of silt across a bund length of 300 metres through 4 desilting pits, restoring storage capacity for the 5.12 hectare tank (Survey No. 361) 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

SubdivisionKattankolathur
BlockThirukazhukundram
PanchayatNallur
HabitationNallur
Name of MI tankKadappan Thangal Eri
Extent of MI tank5.12 ha
Survey number361
Bund length300 m
Quantity of earthwork3775
Number of pits4
Estimated amount₹3,65,000
Desilting of Kadappan Thangal Eri (MI Tank) — Nallur Panchayat

Photographs from the field

Site photograph — Kadappan Thangal Eri
Site photograph — Kadappan Thangal Eri
Satellite survey map with proposed desilting pits — Kadappan Thangal Eri
Satellite survey map with proposed desilting pits — Kadappan Thangal Eri

Weekly progress reports

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