Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Tamil Nadu has allocated ₹500 crore for the rejuvenation of 5,000 minor irrigation tanks, aiming to enhance water storage for agricultural purposes. The project is co-funded by the State Budget and the State Finance Commission, with each contributing ₹250 crore. The initiative, overseen by the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, is crucial for improving water resources in a state that has over 22,000 minor irrigation tanks and nearly 70,000 ponds, playing a vital role in sustaining agriculture.