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TN's First Climate Village – Killai
July 25 , 2026
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- Killai in Cuddalore district has become Tamil Nadu's first fully operational Climate-Resilient Village (CRV).
- The project was implemented under the Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission (TNCCM) of the Department of Environment and Climate Change.
- Killai is the first among 11 Climate-Resilient Villages (CRVs) identified by World Resources Institute (WRI) India in collaboration with the State government.
- The project, implemented at a cost of ₹230.15 lakh, includes Buckingham Canal restoration, mangrove restoration, solar-powered infrastructure, and a solar electric (e)-boat at Pichavaram.
- The initiative promotes renewable energy, biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihoods, and community-led climate action to improve resilience against climate change.
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