Government of Tamil Nadu selected for 3 awards of the World Heritage Irrigation Framework
- The International Irrigation and Drainage Authority (ICIT) announces the World Heritage Irrigation Structures and Water Conservation Awards each year. The National Irrigation and Drainage Board of India annually submits suitable proposals to the ICIT from the States of India.
- Accordingly, in July last year, the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department applied for the declaration of 6 reservoir structures as World Heritage Sites, namely Kallanai, Kalingarayan Dam, Veeranam Reservoir, Pechipparai Dam, Madurantakam Lake and Sembarambakkam Lake.
- Following this, 3 structures namely Kallanai, Veeranam Lake and Kalingarayan Dam have been selected for the World Heritage Irrigation Structures Awards.
- Each country receives 4 awards annually by the International Organization. 4 awards have been selected for India last year. Of these, Tamil Nadu received 3 awards.
- Kallanai: The historic kallanai dates back to AD. It is an ancient dam built by the Chola king Charikalan across the river Cauvery in the 2nd century. It is the 4th oldest water exchange system or water regulation structure in the world. Is the oldest structure still in use.
- Veeranam Reservoir: The Veeranam Reservoir in Cuddalore district was established in the 9th century during the first Paranthaka Chola period.
- Kalingarayan Dam: The Kalingarayan Dam across the Bhavani River in Erode District is an ancient dam built over 740 years ago by the Kongu King Kalingarayan Counter. It is the oldest structure still in use in India. The 3 awards for Tamil Nadu will be presented on November 7.
- The award is given by the International Organization for the Promotion of Maintenance of Irrigation Structures and Water Conservation.
- Similarly, nominations for more than 10 traditional irrigation structures are to be submitted on behalf of Tamil Nadu for the 2022 Award.
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