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Identify, reclaim, and restore waterbodies and natural ecosystems
Promised in the manifesto
The government will identify, reclaim, and restore remaining waterbodies and natural ecosystems.
From the manifesto: Inbam (Joy) › 9. World-Class Infrastructure › D. Urban Development, see page 83
Where it standsFirst steps
First steps taken on 28 Jul 2026.
The government began the restoration of water bodies by issuing guidelines and starting work on the Adyar River area.
So far
Guidelines for water body restoration and work on the Adyar River area
Not yet seen
The current work is limited to specific areas and has not yet covered all waterbodies.
Summary written by AI from the documents below, with figures checked against them.
Documents behind this
- 5 Aug 2026 · Budget speechRevised Budget speech 2026-27, page 57
- The government will invite global tenders and prepare a Detailed Feasibility Report and Detailed Project Report to restore and transform the Cooum and Adyar rivers.
- 30 Jul 2026 · Press releaseDIPR press release 22257
- The government will prioritize the dredging and maintenance of all water bodies under the rural development department before the onset of the Northeast monsoon.
- 28 Jul 2026 · Press releaseDIPR press release 22231
- The government commenced the work of desilting and restoring the Adyar River area in Manapakkam village, Alandur taluk, Chennai district.
- 1 Jul 2026 · Press releaseDIPR press release 22070
- The Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources released the guidelines for the restoration of water bodies under G.O. (Ms) No. 50, allowing corporations, institutions, NGOs, and educational institutions to participate in restoration activities.
Sources are government releases, budget papers and orders. They show what the government says it will do or has done. They are claims, not independent confirmation. "Nothing recorded" means nothing in our sources, not that nothing was done.
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