Launch of Websites for Water Body Protection
▪ Tamil Nadu Chief Minister launched websites for water body protection and water resource
information management system based on satellite data and AI technology to identify
encroachments in water bodies.
▪ Rs. 30 crores was allocated to develop the website for Tamil Nadu Water Resources Information Management System (TNWRIMS).
▪ To create this website, all data has been collected from various stakeholders who use water.
▪ This system, which provides real-time information, contains 11 modules including water supply, demand, quality, users, village water income-expenditure, drought and drinking water shortage status, water flow forecasting, reservoir operation improvement, groundwater information, interbasin water transfer, and water conservation programs.
▪ This system has been integrated with the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department
Mobile PDS Shops
▪ The Tamil Nadu State government launched a pilot project to deliver essential commodities
directly to senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PwDs) in Chennai.
▪ This initiative aims to improve access to the public distribution system (PDS) for those who may struggle to visit traditional fair price shops
▪ The pilot project spans multiple districts, including Cuddalore, Tirunelveli, and Dindigul.
