Farmers in Tirupur launch strike over irrigation water distribution
What happened
The PAP Vellakovil Branch Canal Water Conservation Association in Tirupur district announced a continuous hunger strike starting October 29, 2026. The protest demands a rightful share of irrigation water under the Parambikulam–Aliyar Project (PAP) through the Vellakovil branch canal. Farmers allege that despite increased drawals from the system, water supply to approximately 1,500 acres at the tail-end remains incomplete.
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Why it matters
The dispute centers on the equitable distribution of water from the Vellakovil branch canal, which covers 48,000 acres. The association argues that distribution should adhere to established rules, noting that only about 10,500 acres currently receive water, while drawal per rotation has risen from 1 TMC to 2.5 TMC, according to reports.
The Rotary Club provides financial support for dam restoration in Tiruppur, near where the Kousika river joins the Noyyal.
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