Waterbody restoration delayed due to lack of clarity on ownership

WATER conservationists in Coimbatore have urged the district administration to establish a clear framework identifying the appropriate authorities responsible for each waterbody in the area.

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They said they are experiencing challenges because neither the Rural Development Department nor the Water Resources Department (WRD) or Revenue Department knows which authorities oversee specific waterbodies.

The conservationists said that confusion arises during waterbody rejuvenation efforts as they are often redirected between these departments due to a lack of clarity.