Chennai: Once a parched town relying on tractors to fetch water, Thirukazhukundram is now in revival mode. The panchayat leveraged multiple govt. schemes to restore 16 longneglected ponds and boost groundwater levels in nearby villages, investing 4.17 crore. Loca ted in Chengalpet district, Thirukazhukundram Special Grade Municipality spans 11.20 sq. km. and encompasses 18 wards with 8,300 households spread across Mangalam, Rudrankoil, M. N.Kuppam and Thirukazhukundram panchayats. Daily water consumption is 24 lakh litres, mainly sourced from Palar River and Keerapakkam Lake. The 16 ponds in the area were essential…
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