Tourism Minister S. Rajesh Kumar (second left) inspecting Kodiveri anicut in Erode district in Tamil Nadu on Monday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tourism Minister S.
Rajesh Kumar on Monday (October 26, 2026) inspected the proposed tourism development works at Kodiveri anicut near Gobichettipalayam, where ₹7 crore has been sanctioned for improving visitor amenities during 2026–27.Accompanied by Collector S. Kandasamy and officials, the Minister said the government had issued an order sanctioning funds for improving basic infrastructure, including toilets, rest areas and parking facilities.
More than five lakh tourists visit Kodiveri anicut every year, he said, adding that discussions were under way with the district administration on maintaining cleanliness and ensuring adequate safety measures during peak tourist seasons. The deployment of fire and rescue personnel was also being considered, he said.
The Tourism Department would identify additional facilities required by visitors and prepare proposals through the Tourism Development Committee before taking up the necessary works, the Minister added.The inspection was part of a series of visits to tourist destinations in the district to assess development requirements and increase tourist footfall. On Sunday (October 25, 2026), the Minister inspected the Vellode Bird Sanctuary, Avalpoondurai lake and Nattatreeswarar Temple.Gobichettipalayam Revenue Divisional Officer N.
Sindhuja, District Tourism Officer Palanisamy and officials were present.