The Tamil Nadu government gave sanction for the second phase of ‘extension, renovation and modernisation’ of the Grand Anicut (GA) Canal system in the Cauvery delta.
The canal was built during the British era.
It serves as a source of irrigation for about 2.25 lakh acres in Budalur, Orathanadu, Pattukottai and Peravurani areas in Thanjavur district and parts of Pudukkottai district.