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Desilting of Keezhathivakkam Thangal (MI Tank) — Keezhathivakkam Panchayat

Taluk: Acharapakkam · Published 9 Sept 2026

Desilting of the Keezhathivakkam Thangal minor irrigation tank at Keezhathivakkam habitation, Keezhathivakkam panchayat, Acharapakkam block (Maduranthakam sub division). The work covers removal of 3600 cubic metres of silt across a bund length of 600 metres through 12 desilting pits, restoring storage capacity for the 5.54 hectare tank (Survey No. 74) 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
PanchayatKeezhathivakkam
HabitationKeezhathivakkam
Name of MI tankKeezhathivakkam Thangal
Extent of MI tank5.54 ha
Survey number74
Bund length600 m
Quantity of earthwork3600
Number of pits12
Estimated amount₹3,79,000
Desilting of Keezhathivakkam Thangal (MI Tank) — Keezhathivakkam Panchayat

Photographs from the field

Site photograph — Keezhathivakkam Thangal
Site photograph — Keezhathivakkam Thangal
Satellite survey map with proposed desilting pits — Keezhathivakkam Thangal
Satellite survey map with proposed desilting pits — Keezhathivakkam Thangal

Weekly progress reports

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