Tourist infrastructure at Ponnaniyar Dam likely to be spruced up
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KARUR Tourism infrastructure at the scenic Ponnaniyar Dam in the hilly Kadavur region of Karur district is expected to be refurbished soon with Minister for Tourism S. Rajesh Kumar inspecting the dam on Tuesday for a review of the facilities available there. Set in sylvan surroundings, about 66 km from Tiruchi, the dam is nestled between Perumal Malai and Semmalai. While the dam and its catchment area are located in Karur district, the ayacut area of the dam is spread over Mugavanur panchayat and neighbouring villages in Tiruchi district.
The dam has 2,100 acres, mostly dry land. Pleasure boating service was reintroduced at the dam in October 2025 after the necessary infrastructure, including the boat jetty and a restaurant, was esablished at a cost of ₹2.05 crore. Accompanied by Karur Member of Parliament S. Jothimani, District Collector S.
Prasanna Ramasamy and other officials, Mr. Rajesh Kumar reviewed the facilities at the dam and the scope for attracting more tourists to the spot.
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