Tamil Nadu election 2026: Chengam constituency residents demand regular water supply for irrigation, job creation

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Desilting and deepening of h2o  channels on  Kuppanatham dam and irrigation tanks volition  boost farming successful  the area

Desilting and deepening of h2o channels on Kuppanatham dam and irrigation tanks volition boost farming successful the area | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Fresh fragrance of jasmine flowers on acres of farmland successful Palanandal village, which signifier portion of Chengam Assembly constituency that is simply a reserved spot for Scheduled Castes (SC) successful Tiruvannamalai district, identifies itself with farming that forms the nucleus of this Assembly seat.

Along with Kuppanatham village, which besides has a ample dam successful its sanction there, Palanandal colony has been a hub for jasmine cultivation successful the portion for galore years. Farmers successful surrounding villages besides cultivate paddy, sugarcanes, bananas, groundnuts and tomatoes. Water from irrigation tanks and ponds remains a cardinal h2o root for cultivation.

Published - April 22, 2026 05:30 americium IST

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