The proposal for Avinashi-Athikadavu water scheme in Tamil Nadu is with the Union environment and forest ministry for its approval.
The source of the project is the main canal of Pillur dam and after flowing for 35 km, it will separate into two canals at Achampalayam. The project will provide drinking water to Coimbatore, Tiruppur and Erode districts. The drinking water project cost is over Rs 3,500 crore.