CM Vijay launches ‘Eri’ portal to issue waterbody restoration certificates within 15 days
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Digital governance in water resource management: a GS3 case study on administrative efficiency.
Why in news
Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay launched the ‘Eri’ portal to digitize and expedite the issuance of waterbody restoration No Objection Certificates (NOCs).
Background
The ‘Eri’ portal was launched by the Tamil Nadu government on November 10, 2026, to facilitate online applications for waterbody restoration. It was developed by the Water Resources Department and covers details of over one lakh waterbodies across five government departments.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyThe ‘Eri’ portal was developed by the Water Resources Department of Tamil Nadu.
- FactThe portal provides details on more than one lakh waterbodies across five government departments.
- FactThe portal aims to issue waterbody restoration certificates within a 15-day timeframe.
Prelims practice question
Which department in Tamil Nadu developed the Eri portal for waterbody restoration?
- (a)Environment Department
- (b)Agriculture Department
- (c)Irrigation Department
- (d)Water Resources Department
Show answer
Answer: (d) Water Resources Department — The note states that the Eri portal was developed by the Water Resources Department of Tamil Nadu.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the digitization of waterbody management and restoration can enhance irrigation efficiency and groundwater recharge in water-stressed regions like Tamil Nadu.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Transparency enhancement: Reducing discretionary power in NOC issuance through a centralized online portal
- Inter-departmental coordination: Integrating data across five government departments to streamline waterbody restoration
- Time-bound grievance redressal: Establishing a 15-day turnaround for certificates to reduce administrative delays
Keywords: Digital Governance · Water Resource Management · Irrigation Infrastructure · Transparency · Administrative Efficiency
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