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The government must implement Thirupugazh Committee recommendations: K.N. Nehru
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News18•19-10-2026, 15:27
The government must implement Thirupugazh Committee recommendations: K.N. Nehru
- •Former Minister K.N. Nehru stated that the Dravidian Model government was the first to implement the interim recommendations of the Thirupugazh Committee.
- •Storm-water drain construction spanning over 1,000 kilometers was completed in Chennai over the past five years.
- •Rainwater harvesting structures were established in 770 locations including Kosasthalaiyar and Kovalam basin areas.
- •Numerous flood-prevention projects like increasing the height of protective walls and desilting water bodies were successfully executed.
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The Dravidian Model government was the first to implement the interim recommendations provided by the Thirupugazh Committee after it was formed immediately upon coming to power.
The administration completed over 1,000 kilometers of storm-water drains, including more than 600 kilometers in the Kosasthalaiyar basin, increased the height of flood-protection walls in 37 canals, and established rain-water harvesting structures in 770 locations.
K.N. Nehru stated that TVK members are launching baseless criticisms and 'reels' questioning the expenditure because they cannot stomach the appreciation the Dravidian Model government received for its effective flood-prevention measures.
