Special Category — MI TanksOpen for partnershipRef: CSR/CPC/MI/2026/039
Desilting of Arungal Eri (MI Tank) — Keerapakkam Panchayat
Taluk: Kattankolathur · Published 9 Sept 2026
Desilting of the Arungal Eri minor irrigation tank at Chinna Arungal habitation, Keerapakkam panchayat, Kattankolathur block (Kattankolathur sub division). The work covers removal of 12879.49 cubic metres of silt across a bund length of 645 metres through 8 desilting pits, restoring storage capacity for the 30.15 hectare tank (Survey No. 216) 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 | Kattankolathur |
| Panchayat | Keerapakkam |
| Habitation | Chinna Arungal |
| Name of MI tank | Arungal Eri |
| Extent of MI tank | 30.15 ha |
| Survey number | 216 |
| Bund length | 645 m |
| Quantity of earthwork | 12879.49 m³ |
| Number of pits | 8 |
| Estimated amount | ₹18,32,000 |
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.