Special Category — MI TanksOpen for partnershipRef: CSR/CPC/MI/2026/021
Desilting of Thenneripattu Eri (MI Tank) — Pondur Panchayat
Taluk: Chithamur · Published 9 Sept 2026
Desilting of the Thenneripattu Eri minor irrigation tank at Thenneripattu habitation, Pondur panchayat, Chithamur block (Maduranthakam sub division). The work covers removal of 9600 cubic metres of silt across a bund length of 830 metres through 16 desilting pits, restoring storage capacity for the 9.32 hectare tank (Survey No. 166) 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 | Pondur |
| Habitation | Thenneripattu |
| Name of MI tank | Thenneripattu Eri |
| Extent of MI tank | 9.32 ha |
| Survey number | 166 |
| Bund length | 830 m |
| Quantity of earthwork | 9600 m³ |
| Number of pits | 16 |
| Estimated amount | ₹9,13,000 |
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.