Special Category — MI TanksOpen for partnershipRef: CSR/CPC/MI/2026/051
Desilting of Pudhu Eri (MI Tank) — Ponmar Panchayat
Taluk: Thiruporur · Published 9 Sept 2026
Desilting of the Pudhu Eri minor irrigation tank at Polachheri Village & Colony habitation, Ponmar panchayat, Thiruporur block (Kattankolathur sub division). The work covers removal of 4027.64 cubic metres of silt across a bund length of 444 metres through 5 desilting pits, restoring storage capacity for the 4.74 hectare tank (Survey No. 1) 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 | Thiruporur |
| Panchayat | Ponmar |
| Habitation | Polachheri Village & Colony |
| Name of MI tank | Pudhu Eri |
| Extent of MI tank | 4.74 ha |
| Survey number | 1 |
| Bund length | 444 m |
| Quantity of earthwork | 4027.64 m³ |
| Number of pits | 5 |
| Estimated amount | ₹4,52,000 |
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.