Tamil Nadu Finance Minister promises boat rides in restored Chennai rivers like Seoul’s Cheonggyecheon
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Why in news
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister announced a budget for restoring Chennai's Cooum and Adyar rivers and initiating river interlinking projects like Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar.
Background
The Tamil Nadu government plans to restore Cooum and Adyar rivers to their natural states for tourism and ecological health. A ₹3,108-crore Ring Main Pipeline project is underway to ensure equitable water supply by 2030-31.
Facts for Prelims
- FactRing Main Pipeline project cost: ₹3,108 crore
- PlaceCooum and Adyar: Major rivers in Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- FactTarget year for Ring Main Pipeline completion: 2030-31
- PlaceCauvery-Vaigai-Gundar: River interlinking project in Tamil Nadu
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges and benefits of river interlinking and urban river restoration in ensuring water security and ecological sustainability in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- ecological impact on biodiversity
- inter-state water disputes
- urban flood management
- tourism and economic potential
Keywords: water security · river interlinking · urban rejuvenation · equitable distribution · ecological restoration
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