{
  "id": 1227614,
  "title": "Rejuvenation of irrigation channels, ponds to begin in Tamil Nadu under VB-G RAM G scheme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/rejuvenation-of-irrigation-channels-ponds-to-begin-in-tamil-nadu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T07:39:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/rejuvenation-of-irrigation-channels-ponds-to-begin-in-tamil-nadu-under-vb-g-ram-g-scheme/article71352224.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department of Tamil Nadu will commence rejuvenation efforts on irrigation channels and ponds beginning August 17, 2026, according to preparedness for the northeast monsoon season. This initiative, under the Viksit Bharat – Gramin Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) scheme, aims to desilt water bodies and irrigation channels in 37 districts, excluding Chennai. The project, estimated to cost ₹507.92 crore, seeks to store rainwater, raise the groundwater table, enhance irrigation facilities, and improve flood control during heavy rainfall. Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources N. Anand is set to inaugurate the rejuvenation works, which will be launched by local Ministers and MLAs in their respective rural areas soon.",
  "summary": "According to sources, desilting of water bodies and irrigation channels ahead of the northeast monsoon will help store rainwater to its capacity, raise the groundwater table and improve irrigation facilities for agriculture",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}