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Haritha Kerala Mission is set to utilize water from abandoned quarries in Ernakulam to raise local groundwater levels. The project will commence at a three-acre quarry in Chillanthode, where a solar pump will transfer water to canals constructed under the Periyar Valley irrigation project.

This effort aims to recharge local waterbodies and wells, addressing summer water shortages in the highland region. A hydraulic survey confirmed the quarry's capacity for significant water retention. The state government allocated ₹10 lakh for the project, supported by Anert and the irrigation and groundwater departments. Other local bodies, like Paingottoor panchayat, have shown interest in implementing similar initiatives.