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Infrastructure works under Kuttanad Package launched

Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine here on Sunday inaugurated the construction of infrastructure development works for paddy polder networks in Thalayazham, a village in North Kuttanad. The polder development project in the local body is being initiated as par of the Kuttanad package. The Irrigation Department has allocated ₹6.10 crore for the infrastructure development of padasekharams across several areas within the grama panchayat, including Kannuvallikkari, Moonnam Velikkari, Vattakkari, Enarom, Panachithuruth, Mannathusseri, Mundar 3, Chettikkari, Vanamsouth, and Varambinakam. The scope of work includes the construction and strengthening of outer bunds, building of retaining walls, establishment and maintenance of motor sheds, and other essential infrastructure improvements. The project is expected to benefit approximately 804 acres of paddy fields in the region. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the government would always accord top priority to addressing farmers' concerns. Through initiatives by the Irrigation department and projects under the Kuttanad Package, significant strides have been made in strengthening the infrastructure of polder networks across the region, he said. 'The enhanced infrastructure in paddy fields would directly contribute to growth in food production,' the Minister said Citing the success of the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Minister stated that the number of households with access to drinking water in the state has increased from 17 lakh to 43 lakh. Vaikom legislator C.K. Asha presided over the event.