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Minister N. Anand inaugurates work to desilt, restore rural waterbodies in Chengalpattu

India Latest News: Top National Headlines Today & Breaking News | The Hindu · 17 Aug 2026, 11:00

A release stated that steps are being taken to desilt and restore nearly 10,185 watercourses and irrigation canals and adjoining 809 lakes and ponds in rural areas, at a cost of ₹500 crore, before the onset of Northeast monsoon

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