The Eri (tank) network in the Kazhuveli watershed region in Villupuram district that comprises of an incredible network of tanks created thousands of years ago is to be proposed for nomination to the World Monuments Fund Watch 2025 programme.
The watershed area stretches from Gingee to Marakkanam all the way up to the Auroville plateau, and covers an area of 740 sq. km.
The Watch 2025, according to its website, is a nomination-based programme that connects local heritage preservation to global awareness and action. “Every two years, the Watch rallies support to places in need and the people who care for them, spotlighting new challenges and the communities worldwide harnessing heritage to confront the crucial issues of our time,” it states.
