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New Indian Express
06-07-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
Chennai: Satellite image being used to check Ambattur tank level
CHENNAI: The Water Resources Department (WRD) is monitoring the Ambattur tank on a pilot basis to track water levels and encroachments through satellite imagery. The initiative is undertaken as part of the Tamil Nadu Satellite-based Waterbodies Information Monitoring and Safety System (TN-SWIP) which was introduced by Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday. 'With support from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), we are getting satellite images that allow us to monitor every 30 metres of the tank's spread area. We are in talks with ISRO to provide clearer images at 1-metre intervals at a reduced cost. Once finalised, the system will be rolled out in all 9,000 tanks across the four districts - Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram and Chengalpattu,' an official added. The WRD is also able to track the water spread area, storage levels and any physical changes in the Ambattur tank automatically, the officials added. Advanced sensor systems have also been installed in Chembarambakkam lake through which the WRD monitors real-time water quality and its data in the portal every 15 minutes. This will facilitate early detection of contamination or degradation for corrective action, officials said. A drone survey was also carried out to identify silt content in Poondi reservoir, a senior official said. Developed to create a comprehensive solution for different departments, the platform is built by integrating data of water bodies from the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, and so on.
New Indian Express
04-07-2025
- New Indian Express
CM Stalin launches portals to monitor waterbodies, prevent encroachments
CHENNAI: In a major step to protect and manage water resources, Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday launched two web portals — the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Information and Management System (TNWRIMS) and Tamil Nadu Satellite-based Water Bodies Information Monitoring and Safety System (TN-SWIP). TNWRIMS has been developed at a cost of Rs 30 crore with technical support from NABARD Consultancy Services and VASSAR Labs, while TN-SWIP was developed at a cost of Rs 3.55 crore. According to an official release, this is the first time in India that such systems have been introduced to automatically forecast water flow in all river basins, assess water requirements for various sectors, and improve reservoir management using geo-intelligence and digital technologies. 'All available data from different departments has been collected and integrated into the TNWRIMS website. It will act as a single, reliable source of information for all water users,' the release said. The TNWRIMS project was launched in October 2022. The portal will provide real-time data for decision making and live monitoring of water resources including reservoirs, canals, small irrigation tanks, groundwater levels, and water demand across sectors. The system integrates data from agencies like the Central Water Commission (CWC), Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and other national and international sources. The portal can be accessed through the website The TN-SWIP system, built at a cost of Rs 3.55 crore, includes a geoportal and mobile application to monitor water levels and quality in real time, and also detect encroachments. The system is currently being implemented on a pilot basis in the districts of Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Chennai. Prior to launching the web portals, the CM, at the secretariat, issued appointment orders to 169 persons selected for the post of Assistant Engineer (Civil) in the water resources department through the Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission.
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Chief Minister inaugurates 208 urban health and wellness centres, 60 PHCs across Tamil Nadu
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday inaugurated 208 urban health and wellness centres across Tamil Nadu, established at a total cost of ₹52 crore. He also inaugurated 50 primary health centres (PHCs) set up at a cost of ₹60 crore at various locations in both rural and urban areas. During a function in the city, the Chief Minister inaugurated the urban health and wellness centre in Shastri Nagar in Adyar and interacted with the staff there. He also inspected the services being offered to patients. Both the urban health and wellness centres and PHCs are operating under the Health and Family Welfare Department. In May 2022, Mr. Stalin had announced that 708 urban health and wellness centres would be set up at a total cost of ₹177 crore in corporations and municipalities that have a population of 15,000 to 20,000. Of these, 500 were inaugurated in June 2023. Each urban health and wellness centre has a medical officer, staff nurse, health inspector, and supporting staff. The centres will function from 8 a.m. and 12 noon and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and offer outpatient care, disease screening, lifestyle counselling, health education, immunisations, and drug delivery, among others. The PHCs in rural areas have been set up in Ariyalur, Chengalpattu, Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Erode, Kallakurichi, Kancheepuram, Krishnagiri, Nagapattinam, Perambalur, Ranipet, Sivaganga, Tenkasi, Thanjavur, Theni, the Nilgiris, Thoothukudi, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Villupuram, and Virudhunagar districts. The PHCs in urban areas have been established in Coimbatore, Erode, Kanniyakumari, Karur, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Mayiladuthurai, Namakkal, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Sivaganga, the Nilgiris, Tiruchi, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Tiruvallur, and Vellore districts. Minister Ma. Subramanian, Chennai Mayor R. Priya, MP Kanimozhi N.V.N. Somu, and Velachery MLA J.M.H. Aassan Maulaana were among those present on the occasion. In another event at the Secretariat, the Chief Minister launched portals for the Tamil Nadu Water Resources Information and Management System ( and the Tamil Nadu Satellite based Water Bodies Information and Monitoring and Protection System ( TN-WRIMS aims to bring all water-related data of the State into an integrated digital platform. It will have real-time dashboards and modules for rainfall, reservoirs, groundwater, tanks, and soil moisture. TN-SWIP aims to conserve and restore waterbodies using new technologies such as artificial intelligence and satellite data. It will also help improve waterbodies through real-time monitoring.
