<span style="color: #222222;">The Grand Anicut Dam (Kallanai), near Trichy in Tamilnadu, will be opened for Kuruvai irrigation in the Cauvery Delta region on June 16th, coming Tuesday. This was announced by the Tamil Nadu Agriculture minister Mr. Duraikanni in Thanjavur today.<br />''       </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Speaking to the press the minister said that this will ensure the availability of Cauvery water even in the remotest corners of the delta region like Thanjavur, Thiruvarur and Nagapattinam districts.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr. Duraikkannu pointed out that a majority of desilting and cleaning of canals have been completed in the Delta districts. Steps have been taken to ensure availability of quality seeds, fertilisers etc throughout the region.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"> </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The minister also clarified that enough agricultural loans are being extended to farmers and a total of 334 crore rupees have already been disbursed as loans.</span><br />''