# Tamil Nadu Budget Prioritises River Links, Barrage Studies and Mangrove Restoration 2026-08-06T10:51:01+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 3 independent outlets Tamil Nadu’s 2026 Budget proposes expediting the Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar river-link project, with ₹150 crore allocated. The 262-km canal would divert excess Cauvery water towards the Vaigai and Gundar regions. Only about 10 km has been completed so far. Feasibility studies for Cauvery barrages and ecological restoration of the Cauvery Delta will receive ₹10 crore each. Farmers welcomed the focus but sought faster execution, better use of the ₹9,264 crore water resources allocation, loan waivers and higher crop procurement prices. The government also plans to pursue inter-state water claims, the Godavari-Cauvery link and projects including Anaimalaiyar and Nallar. It will fund studies on pollution in the Cauvery, Vaigai and Thamirabharani. Under TN-SHORE, mangrove restoration will cover 2,500 hectares across eight districts, including Kanniyakumari. Experts said restoration could support fisheries and coastal resilience. ## Coverage - thehindu.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - thehindu.com Tags: Cauvery water, Farmers, Irrigation, River linking, Tamil Nadu Budget Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/tamil-nadu-budget-revives-river-linking-and-cauvery-water-measures/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/tamil-nadu-budget-revives-river-linking-and-cauvery-water-measures/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.