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Special Category — MI TanksOpen for partnershipRef: CSR/CPC/MI/2026/010

Desilting of Gudapakkam Eri (MI Tank) — Perumpakkam Panchayat

Taluk: Acharapakkam · Published 9 Sept 2026

Desilting of the Gudapakkam Eri minor irrigation tank at Gudapakkam habitation, Perumpakkam panchayat, Acharapakkam block (Maduranthakam sub division). The work covers removal of 5400 cubic metres of silt across a bund length of 920 metres through 18 desilting pits, restoring storage capacity for the 6.87 hectare tank (Survey No. 56) 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
BlockAcharapakkam
PanchayatPerumpakkam
HabitationGudapakkam
Name of MI tankGudapakkam Eri
Extent of MI tank6.87 ha
Survey number56
Bund length920 m
Quantity of earthwork5400
Number of pits18
Estimated amount₹5,70,000
Desilting of Gudapakkam Eri (MI Tank) — Perumpakkam Panchayat

Photographs from the field

Site photograph — Gudapakkam Eri
Site photograph — Gudapakkam Eri
Satellite survey map with proposed desilting pits — Gudapakkam Eri
Satellite survey map with proposed desilting pits — Gudapakkam Eri

Weekly progress reports

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