Salem
is a Geologist’s paradise, surrounded by hills
and the landscape dotted with hillocks. Salem has
a vibrant culture dating back to the ancient Kongu
Nadu. As a district, Salem has its significance in
various aspectsThe Stanley Reservoir: An architectural
marvel and important land mark in the Mettur Division
of Salem, it is the heart that pumps the life giving
water to the farmers of the Cauvery basin who suffer
the vagaries of Indian monsoons
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The Sixteen Gates is
an engineering master-piece and regulates the flow
of water released from the Mettur Dam to the lower
reaches covering the paddy fields in the eight districts
of Salem, Erode, Namakkal, Karur, Tiruchirapalli,
Thanjavur, Thiruvarur and Nagapattinam. Mango fruits
from Salem are enjoyed and much sought after, specially
the variety Malgoa which is the pride of Salem besides
a number of other newly introduced hybrid varieties. |
