New washing facility for washermen in Srirangam

A new washing facility for washermen, called Dhobi Ghat, is being established at Panchakarai in Srirangam. The project, funded with ₹57 lakh, will provide a dedicated space for laundry work, including washing, drying, and ironing clothes. The facility will cover 1,500 sq ft and can accommodate around 20 washermen at a time. It will include a borewell for water supply and a sanitation complex. Construction is expected to be completed within four months. This initiative aims to support about 200 local launderer families who currently rely on the Kollidam river for their work. Preliminary work has started after a feasibility report was completed.