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Special Category — MI TanksOpen for partnershipRef: CSR/CPC/MI/2026/038

Desilting of Patteri Eri (MI Tank) — Chettipuniyam Panchayat

Taluk: Kattankolathur · Published 9 Sept 2026

Desilting of the Patteri Eri minor irrigation tank at Chettipuniyam habitation, Chettipuniyam panchayat, Kattankolathur block (Kattankolathur sub division). The work covers removal of 3499.18 cubic metres of silt across a bund length of 450 metres through 5 desilting pits, restoring storage capacity for the 7.79 hectare tank (Survey No. 333) 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
BlockKattankolathur
PanchayatChettipuniyam
HabitationChettipuniyam
Name of MI tankPatteri Eri
Extent of MI tank7.79 ha
Survey number333
Bund length450 m
Quantity of earthwork3499.18
Number of pits5
Estimated amount₹7,00,000
Desilting of Patteri Eri (MI Tank) — Chettipuniyam Panchayat

Photographs from the field

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

Weekly progress reports

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