#Rural Development
Browse all announcements and press releases tagged with Rural Development issued by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
State-level Consultative Meeting for 2026-27 Agriculture Separate Budget Held in Chennai
A state-level consultative meeting was held in Chennai, chaired by the Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Thiru. R. Vinoth, to gather feedback from farmers and stakeholders for the preparation of the 2026-27 Agriculture Separate Budget.
Minister N. Anand inaugurates desilting work for Cooum River and Okkiyam Maduvu in Chennai District
Following Chief Minister's orders, Minister N. Anand inaugurated desilting work for the Cooum River near Padikuppam and Okkiyam Maduvu near Okkiyam Thuraipakkam in Chennai district, aiming to improve water flow and prevent flooding.
Minister N. Anand to Inspect and Inaugurate Desilting and Maintenance Works of Water Bodies in Chennai and Suburbs on July 27, 2026
As per the order of Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay, Hon'ble Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources will inspect and inaugurate desilting and maintenance works of water bodies in Chennai and surrounding areas on Monday (27.07.2026). This special three-day inspection will commence desilting and maintenance works at six key locations.
Press Release: Guidelines for Registration of Contractors for Contract Works 2026 Issued
The Tamil Nadu Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Thiru. N. Anand, released the 'Guidelines for Registration of Contractors for Contract Works 2026' on July 1, 2026, at the Secretariat, under the orders of the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay.
Release of Guidelines for Water Body Restoration by Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department
Hon'ble Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Thiru. N. Anand, today (01.07.2026) released the guidelines (under Government Order (Standing) No. 50) for restoration of water bodies with the participation of corporations, companies, voluntary organizations, community-based organizations, educational institutions, and industries, as per the orders of Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay.
Adi Dravidar Welfare Department: Social Harmony Panchayat Award 2026-2027
Applications are invited for the Social Harmony Panchayat Award 2026-27. Interested panchayats must submit their applications along with documents to the respective District Collector's office by July 31, 2026.
Hon'ble Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Thiru. N. Anand, provided various welfare assistance including house site patta in Tiruvannamalai district.
In accordance with the orders of the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, today (16.06.2026), Hon'ble Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Thiru. N. Anand, provided various welfare assistance including house site patta in Polur Assembly constituency in Tiruvannamalai district.
Review Meeting of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department
A review meeting of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department was held today under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Thiru N. Anand, to discuss the performance of various schemes.
Water Resources Department Review Meeting Held
A review meeting of the Water Resources Department was held today, June 15, 2026, under the leadership of the Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Mr. N. Anand, to discuss various ongoing projects.
Minister N. Anand inspects new drinking water reservoir project in Chengalpattu district
Minister N. Anand inspected the ongoing construction of a new drinking water reservoir project in Chengalpattu district, valued at ₹342.60 crore, which will supply 170 million liters of drinking water daily to Chennai. He instructed officials to complete the work swiftly and without compromising quality.
Minister N. Ananth Inspects Rural Development and Panchayat Schemes in Chengalpattu District
Honorable Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources, Thiru. N. Ananth, conducted a detailed inspection of various rural development and panchayat department schemes in Tiruporur Panchayat Union, Chengalpattu district. He reviewed office records, visited project sites, including a nursery farm, bio-gas project, and plastic waste management initiatives, and issued directives for expeditious and quality completion of projects.
MoU Signed Between Tamil Nadu Government and Union Government for Implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
The Tamil Nadu Government and the Union Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay and Union Minister of Jal Shakti Thiru. C.R. Patil.