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Eco India: Is Chennai sacrificing its ecological security for drinking water?

Name: Eco India: Is Chennai sacrificing its ecological security for drinking water?
Uploaded: 2026-04-26T08:55:00.051090+05:30
Channel: Scroll Staff
Description: The Mamallan project aims to transform Chennai's Great salt lake into a giant freshwater tank -- a move opposed strongly by scientists and local communities.

The Mamallan project aims to transform Chennai's Great salt lake into a giant freshwater tank -- a move opposed strongly by scientists and local communities.

Scroll Staff

Apr 26, 2026 · 08:55 am

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