Farmers seek removal of invasive vegetation in Vaippar river between Muthulapuram and Keela Nambipuram
Farmers in the Karisal Bhoomi Farmers Association are calling for the removal of invasive vegetation in the Vaippar river. They argue that excessive sand mining has led to a decline in groundwater levels and the spread of invasive plant species. Authorities are currently working on clearing vegetation near Muthulapuram and are considering extending the efforts to Keela Nambipuram.
- ▪The Karisal Bhoomi Farmers Association has requested the clearing of invasive vegetation in the Vaippar river.
- ▪Excessive sand mining has contributed to a decrease in groundwater levels and the proliferation of invasive species.
- ▪The Public Works Department is already engaged in removing invasive vegetation near Muthulapuram.
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The Karisal Bhoomi Farmers Association has urged the authorities to clear the invasive vegetation in the Vaippar river between Muthulapuram and Keela Nambipuram check dams and level the uneven riverbed terrain.Within Ettayapuram taluk, from Vallakanatham village in Muthulapuram firka to Singilipatti village, covering areas such as Keelnattukurichi, Muthulapuram, Nambipuram and Aatrankarai, around 11 check dams have been constructed across Vaippar river. In addition, there are hundreds of drinking water and agricultural wells dependent on the river.A.
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