See: How did the 40-acre Sengulam tank desilt?

See: How did the 40-acre Sengulam tank desilt?

The Sengulam tank, located near the famous Karuppasamy temple on Kambai Road in Theni district, has received a major facelift.

Speaking to The Hindu, villagers said that the entire reservoir, 15-18 feet deep, was filled with lettuce in the water.

About a year ago, the villagers had appealed to the authorities to evict them as soon as possible as there was a threat to their health and that of their children.

This leads to an unknown type of mosquito attack, which leaves an itchy sensation.

Irritation is high during winters and causes rashes and rashes on the skin.

After coming to know about this, Theni Collector RV Sajeevana said that after inspecting the tank, they will check the modality.

The then Revenue Divisional Officer (Periyakulam) and now PA (General) to Collector, Muthu Mathavan and his team worked hard so that the 40 acre tank of 15-18 feet depth, which was full of lettuce, was finally removed to about 100 The length of the day.

The mission involved officials from several departments of PWD, WRD, Rural Development, Panchayat officials and engineers.

After cleaning the tank, the real depth was visible that many wondered if it could be turned into a beautiful place for boating.

Under Namakku Naame Thittam, the beneficiaries (here residents of Lakshmipuram) will contribute one-third of the amount and the remaining two-thirds will come from the state government.

Officials said that after the completion of the costing work, laying a walkway around the tank will cost around Rs 1 crore 25 lakh.

Whenever this tank comes, it will soon become a tourist spot.

The village panchayat had put up a board where a fine of Rs 1,000 would be imposed on those who throw waste in drinking water.

The camera is installed and the 40 acre tank is filled with water.

It is a natural beauty and the district administration has proved its mettle that we can take up such challenges.