Agriculture & Irrigation
Farming updates, monsoon advisory, Mettur dam updates, crop insurance, subsidies, and river water resources management.
Water Release from Adavinainarkovil Reservoir for Irrigation in Tenkasi District
The Tamil Nadu government has ordered the release of water from the Adavinainarkovil reservoir in Tenkasi district for 95 days, from July 29, 2026, to October 31, 2026, to irrigate 2147.47 acres of land.
Adyar River and South Buckingham Canal Desilting Work: Minister Thiru N. Anand Inaugurates and Inspects as per Chief Minister's Order
As per the order of Hon'ble Chief Minister Thiru S. Joseph Vijay, Hon'ble Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources Thiru N. Anand inaugurated and inspected the desilting work of Adyar River in Manapakkam, Alandur, Chennai district, and the South Buckingham Canal near the East Coast Road and Old Mahabalipuram Road junction in Sholinganallur, Chennai district.
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.
Water Release from Kelavarapalli Reservoir for Irrigation in Krishnagiri District
Tamil Nadu Government orders water release from Kelavarapalli Reservoir for 120 days for Punsei crop irrigation in Krishnagiri, Hosur, and Shoolagiri taluks, benefiting 8000 acres.
Tamil Nadu Government Orders Water Release from Amaravathi Dam for Irrigation
The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the release of 2073.60 million cubic feet of water from the Amaravathi Dam for irrigation of 7520 acres in Tiruppur district for the 2026-2027 first crop season, between July 21, 2026, and December 3, 2026.
Water Release from Amaravathi Dam for Irrigation and Drinking Water Needs
As per the Chief Minister's order, the Tamil Nadu Government has permitted the release of water from Amaravathi Dam in Tiruppur district for 15 days, from 21.07.2026 to 05.08.2026, to protect crops in 25250 acres of irrigated land and fulfill drinking water needs.
Review meeting on ongoing Northeast Monsoon preparedness work in Chennai and surrounding areas held today under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Minister for Public Works and Sports Development, Thiru. Aadhav Arjuna.
A review meeting on Northeast Monsoon preparedness activities in Chennai and its surrounding areas was conducted today, chaired by Public Works and Sports Development Minister Thiru. Aadhav Arjuna, with various departmental officials participating.
Water Release from Barur Periya Eri for Irrigation in Krishnagiri District, Pochampalli Taluk, Benefiting 2397 Acres
The Tamil Nadu Government has ordered the release of water from Barur Periya Eri in Krishnagiri District, Pochampalli Taluk, for the first crop cultivation, benefiting 2397 acres. The water will be released for 130 days from July 16, 2026, to November 22, 2026, with a rotational irrigation method.
Hon'ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru. S. Joseph Vijay paid floral tribute to Perunthalaivar Kamaraj on his 124th birth anniversary.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S. Joseph Vijay honored Perunthalaivar Kamaraj on his 124th birth anniversary (July 15, 2026) by laying flowers at his statue in Anna Salai, Chennai.
Water Release from Bhavanisagar Dam on Hon'ble Chief Minister's Order
Water will be released from Bhavanisagar Dam for 15 days, from July 14, 2026, to July 28, 2026, benefiting 15,743 acres of irrigated land in Erode district.