The restoration of the Vaigai River must prioritize community engagement. With their support, we can restore the river from upper to lower Vaigai, a total of 285 km. Within Madurai, no sewage or waste water should enter the river—these must be treated and free of contaminants. This is our priority.
We should focus on restoring the river, kilometer by kilometer, establishing boundaries and rainwater harvesting zones. Let’s create a model for the government and public to see how this process works. My role will be to help secure government NOC, CSR support, and connect schemes for the restoration.
Honourable
RAJAMANICKAM IAS
Kerala Rural development