Tamil Nadu launches 'Eri' portal to fast-track waterbody restoration NOCs

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay launched the 'Eri' portal (eri.tn.gov.in) to provide online No Objection Certificates to NGOs and volunteers restoring waterbodies. The Water Resources Department-developed platform replaces manual processes, clearing eligible applications within 15 days. It centralises data on over 1 lakh waterbodies across five government departments on a single platform.