The Communist Party of India (CPI) has urged the State government to implement the Pandiyar–Punnampuzha project to enhance the water resources in the district.
The party’s Erode north district conference was held at Punjai Puliyampatti that was inaugurated by Tiruppur MP and CPI’s State deputy secretary K. Subbarayan.
A resolution said that river Bhavani is the lifeline for the people and the farmers as it provides water for both irrigation and for drinking. It serves as the main source for Lower Bhavani Project canal, Thadapalli-Arakankottai project, Kodiveri anicut system, Athikadavu-Avinashi Groundwater Recharge Project and few others in the district. Since water requirements for the people and industries were increasing, steps should be taken to find an alternative.