AgricultureMadras State (Congress era)
Chief Minister K. Kamaraj inaugurated the Krishnagiri dam across the Thenpennai river.
The Krishnagiri Reservoir Project dam spans the Thenpennai river near Krishnagiri. It was proposed under the First Five Year Plan and work began in 1955. The dam became operational from 10 November 1957, when it was inaugurated by Chief Minister K. Kamaraj. It irrigates farmland between Dharmapuri and Krishnagiri.
Lower Bhavani (Bhavanisagar) Dam completed
Work was completed on the Bhavanisagar Dam over the Bhavani river, the first major irrigation project of independent India.
The Amaravathi Dam was built across the Amaravathi river near Udumalpet for irrigation and flood control.
The Sathanur Dam across the Thenpennai river near Tiruvannamalai became operational under the Second Five Year Plan.
Manimuthar Dam built in Tirunelveli
The Manimuthar Dam was built near Kallidaikurichi in Tirunelveli district to store monsoon water for irrigation.
Chief Minister K. Kamaraj inaugurated the Vaigai Dam, which supplies irrigation and drinking water to Madurai and the southern districts.
Aliyar Dam of the Parambikulam-Aliyar Project inaugurated
Prime Minister Nehru inaugurated the Aliyar Dam, part of the inter-state Parambikulam-Aliyar irrigation project.
