Which district from Tamil Nadu set a new world record by constructing 1546 farm ponds in just 30 days as part of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)?
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Correct Answer :
C. Tirupathur
The Tirupathur district in Tamil Nadu set a new world record by constructing 1546 farm ponds in just 30 days as part of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). The initiative was undertaken to enhance groundwater potential, harvesting rainwater during monsoon and providing sufficient water for agricultural purposes, especially during the dry summer months.
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