P.R.No.230
P.R.No.230
Tamil Nadu promise ledger
P.R.No.230·15 Jun 2026·governance

Government Orders 138-Day Water Release to Radhapuram Canal in Kanniyakumari for 17,000 Acres

On the Chief Minister's directive, the government ordered release of water not exceeding 150 cubic feet per second from the Perunchani, Pechiparai, Chittar-I and Chittar-II dams to the Radhapuram canal under the Kodayar irrigation project in Kanniyakumari district for 138 days from 16 June to 31 October 2026, providing irrigation to 17,000 acres in Radhapuram taluk and parts of Tirunelveli district.
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PRESS RELEASE As per the orders of the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru C. Joseph Vijay, the Government of Tamil Nadu has ordered the release of water, for irrigation needs of the Radhapuram Canal under the Kodaiyar irrigation scheme in Kanniyakumari district, for 138 days from 16.06.2026 to 31.10.2026, not exceeding 150 cusecs, subject to the water availability in the Perunchani, Pechiparai, Chittar-I and Chittar-II reservoirs. This will provide irrigation facilities to 17,000 acres of land in Radhapuram taluk and Tirunelveli district (in the Radhapuram Canal irrigated areas of the Kodaiyar irrigation scheme). Chief Secretary to Government Water Resources Department Issued by: Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-9
Issued By: Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Chennai