Parambikulam-Aliyar Irrigation Project Day to be Observed on October 7
To create awareness among the younger generation about the importance of water management, October 7 is observed every year as Parambikulam-Aliyar Irrigation Project Day, marking the inauguration of the project by the then Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, on 07.10.1961.
As part of the observance, floral tributes will be paid on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu to the statues of Former Chief Minister Thiru. K. Kamaraj, former MLA Thiru. V.K. Palanisamy Gounder, former Union Finance Minister Bharat Ratna Thiru. C. Subramaniam and former MLA and industrialist Thiru. Pollachi N. Mahalingam at the newly constructed two-storeyed halls in the premises of the Superintending Engineer’s Office, Water Resources Department, Pollachi, constructed at a cost of ₹4.80 crore.
On 07.10.2026 at 10.00 AM, Hon’ble Ministers Dr. G.K. Arunraj, Thiru. V. Sampathkumar and Thiru. K. Vignesh will pay floral tributes to the statues. Floral tributes will also be paid to the statue of former Water Resources Minister Padma Bhushan Dr. K.L. Rao at Aliyar Dam by the Valparai Tahsildar.
The District Collector, Members of Parliament and Legislative Assembly, irrigation association representatives, local body representatives and Government officials will participate. Farmers and the general public are requested to participate and make the event a success.