THE INITIATIVE

• Optimum utilisation of water

THE BENEFICIARIES

• Farmers of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu

THE CHALLENGE

• The 100 metre section of the ‘PeriaOdai’ and the south main canal bank which had been breached during the 1972 floods was deeply scoured, affecting the 688.26 hectare Ayacut/Command area
• Farmers in the Command area of the south main canal were not receiving sufficient water

THE SOLUTION

• NABARD extended financial assistance under RIDF for construction of a 31.80 metre long dam with a narrow crested weir, abutment wing and return walls

THE IMPACT

• Restoration of river bed to its original level
• Replenishment of downstream wells
• Availability of water for longer periods
• Tangible effect on agricultural productivity