Kanyakumari water bodies affected by highway work: Farmers demand restoration

Farmers and social activists in Kanyakumari district have raised concerns over the destruction of water bodies and irrigation canals due to the ongoing National Highway road expansion project. Allegations have been made that soil is being dumped into water bodies, and instead of proper bridges and culverts, only small pipes are being installed in critical areas.

Despite multiple complaints to the irrigation department and local administration, the issue remains unresolved, leading to a legal battle in the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court. The High Court had directed the authorities to restore the affected water bodies. Although officials provided written assurances, activists state that the restoration work has not been implemented effectively.

Farmers are continuing their protest by raising the issue with the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and passing resolutions at national-level farmers' conferences, demanding immediate action to protect the region's water resources.

Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai