Chief minister Vijay launches rainwater harvesting awareness program
Tamil Nadu’s chief minister Vijay has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting rainwater harvesting.
Program Launch
On October 21, 2026, Tamil Nadu’s chief minister, Vijay, launched a rainwater harvesting awareness program in Chennai. The program aims to raise awareness and encourage the use of rainwater harvesting techniques among the public.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure sustainable water management in the region, particularly addressing water scarcity issues.
Infrastructure Development
In a separate development, the government of Tamil Nadu has announced plans to lay a main loop pipeline in Chennai at a cost of ₹3,108 crore. Chief minister Vijay laid the foundation stone for this project, which is expected to enhance the city’s water supply infrastructure.
The project involves connecting 84 water treatment plants with new pipelines to provide 120 crore liters of treated rainwater daily. The plan includes the construction of 40 crore liters per day capacity water treatment plants and linking nine water treatment plants in a network. The pipeline system will cover a distance of 98 kilometers, with steel pipes being laid underground.
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