
Nod for reconstruction of water conservation structures in Kasaragod
The Hindu
District faces water scarcity by the end of the rainy season even though it has hundreds of canals and nine river
Administrative approval has been granted under the Kasargod Development Package for the modernisation and reconstruction of various water conservation structures in Kasaragod district with an aim to have comprehensive water conservation in the district An amount of ₹38.8 lakh for the renovation of Salathadukka-Mayyalam Vented Cross Bars (VCB) cum bridge in Delampadi panchayat; ₹29.60 lakh for the reconstruction of VCB cum tractorway at Kalluvarambu in Ajanur panchayat, ₹44.2 lakh for the reconstruction of Thachiravalappu VCB in Pullur Periya panchayat; ₹11 lakh for the renovation of Kannoth VCB in Kinanoor Karinthalam panchayat; ₹49.5 lakh for the reconstruction of VCB cum tractorway at Oravankara across Thannott Chithari stream in Ajanur; ₹25 lakh for the repair of VCB near Mallam temple in Muliyar; ₹14.30 lakh for the modernisation of another VCB in Belur,₹15.20 lakh for the renovation of VCB cum bridge at Choorithode in Kuttikol and ₹20 lakh have been set apart for the renovation of Thodupanam VCB cum bridge The district faces water scarcity by the end of the rainy season even though it has hundreds of canals and tributaries, including nine rivers and three tributaries. The modernisation and reconstruction of existing reservoirs will be of great benefit to the overall water conservation of the district.More Related News

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