The work on ₹1,243-crore Meenachil-Malankara project, the largest drinking water project being implemented by the Kerala Water Authority, is slated to commence here on October 21.
The project, which envisages drawing water from the Malankara dam in Idukki to feed 13 panchayats across the Pala and Poonjar constituencies, is being implemented under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine will inaugurate the project in Pala at a function to be presided over by Cooperation Minister V.N. Vasavan.
The Minister will also announce the establishment of the Malankara-Meenachil Project Division on the occasion.