Voters said that desilting and deepening of waterbodies, especially irrigation tanks in Assembly constituency by Water Resources Department and DRDA, has been a long-standing demand of residents in the region
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Musiri, an agriculturally fertile constituency on the banks of the Cauvery in Tiruchi district, is known for its rich history, vibrant farming economy and traditional crafts. As the State Assembly elections approach, residents point to challenges such as groundwater depletion, irrigation planning, road connectivity, water supply and the future of cottage industries, even as agriculture and banana cultivation continue to sustain livelihoods.
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They said that indiscriminate sand mining has affected the depth of the riverbed and recharge of groundwater
The major demand of the farmers of the arid region is the revival of the waterbodies to meet the drinking water needs and for the agricultural purposes.
The constituency is drought-prone, and the agriculture sustained by borewell irrigation is turning dry due to depleting groundwater levels.
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According to Ashok, a senior citizen residing at Vadavalli, though his neighbourhood has 24*7 drinking water connection, water supply is so irregular that no one knows when and for long the supply will be.
Sitting MLA of the DMK Aravind Ramesh, AIADMK candidate K.P. Kandan, NTK’s Jayalakshmi Raman, and TVK’s P. Saravanamoorthy promise that all the needs of the constituency will be met
The constituency primarily houses farmers cultivating millets, sugarcane, flowers, and vegetables. The main support for farming is the Thirumanimutharu, a river in which effluents are discharged from illegal dyeing units, are flowing in this river. forcing farmers to use groundwater and other water sources.
They demand a functional underground sewer system, motorable interior roads, and reliable drinking water supply; despite housing the Chembarambakkam lake, the area continues to face water supply issues; DMK MLA Krishnaswamy says most poll promises have been met
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