Special Category — MI TanksOpen for partnershipRef: CSR/CPC/MI/2026/046
Desilting of Thangal Eri (Thiruvanai Kovil) (MI Tank) — P.V. Kalathur Panchayat
Taluk: Thirukazhukundram · Published 9 Sept 2026
Desilting of the Thangal Eri (Thiruvanai Kovil) minor irrigation tank at Thiruvanai Kovil habitation, P.V. Kalathur panchayat, Thirukazhukundram block (Kattankolathur sub division). The work covers removal of 5095 cubic metres of silt across a bund length of 300 metres through 4 desilting pits, restoring storage capacity for the 9.632 hectare tank (Survey No. 63B) 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 | Kattankolathur |
|---|---|
| Block | Thirukazhukundram |
| Panchayat | P.V. Kalathur |
| Habitation | Thiruvanai Kovil |
| Name of MI tank | Thangal Eri (Thiruvanai Kovil) |
| Extent of MI tank | 9.632 ha |
| Survey number | 63B |
| Bund length | 300 m |
| Quantity of earthwork | 5095 m³ |
| Number of pits | 4 |
| Estimated amount | ₹4,60,000 |
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.