Special Category — MI TanksOpen for partnershipRef: CSR/CPC/MI/2026/007
Desilting of Madurai Eri (MI Tank) — Kozhiyalam Panchayat
Taluk: Acharapakkam · Published 9 Sept 2026
Desilting of the Madurai Eri minor irrigation tank at Madurai habitation, Kozhiyalam panchayat, Acharapakkam block (Maduranthakam sub division). The work covers removal of 3000 cubic metres of silt across a bund length of 520 metres through 10 desilting pits, restoring storage capacity for the 3.5 hectare tank (Survey No. 174) 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 | Acharapakkam |
| Panchayat | Kozhiyalam |
| Habitation | Madurai |
| Name of MI tank | Madurai Eri |
| Extent of MI tank | 3.5 ha |
| Survey number | 174 |
| Bund length | 520 m |
| Quantity of earthwork | 3000 m³ |
| Number of pits | 10 |
| Estimated amount | ₹3,20,000 |
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.