The Ponnaniyar Dam is associated with Tamil Nadu's water-resource infrastructure. Dams in peninsular India are important for irrigation, water supply and agricultural development.

Key Pointers

  • Category: Indian Geography / Water Resources
  • Located in Tamil Nadu.
  • Associated with irrigation and water management.
  • Important for understanding:
    • Peninsular river systems
    • Reservoir irrigation
    • Drought management
  • UPSC can connect dams with interstate water management and river-basin planning.

Prelims Focus: Dam → irrigation → reservoir → water-resource management.