The project to restore water bodies and improve water management across Tamil Nadu:

Kudimaramathu Scheme
Jal Jeevan Mission
Namakku Naame
Pudhu Vaazhvu Project

The correct answer is Kudimaramathu Scheme.

Kudimaramathu Scheme is a project to restore water bodies and improve water management across Tamil Nadu. It was launched in 2016 by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K. Palaniswami. The scheme aims to rejuvenate water bodies such as ponds, lakes, and tanks, and to improve the efficiency of water management in the state.

The scheme has four components:

  1. Restoration of water bodies: This includes desilting, deepening, and repairing of water bodies.
  2. Improvement of water management: This includes construction of check dams, water harvesting structures, and pipelines.
  3. Awareness generation: This includes educating the public about the importance of water conservation and management.
  4. Capacity building: This includes training of government officials and other stakeholders in water management.

The Kudimaramathu Scheme has been successful in restoring water bodies and improving water management in Tamil Nadu. As of 2019, the scheme has rejuvenated over 10,000 water bodies, and has improved the water supply to over 10 million people.

The other options are:

  • Jal Jeevan Mission: This is a centrally-sponsored scheme launched in 2019 to provide piped water to every household in rural India.
  • Namakku Naame: This is a state-sponsored scheme launched in 2017 to provide drinking water to every household in Tamil Nadu.
  • Pudhu Vaazhvu Project: This is a state-sponsored project launched in 2011 to improve the water supply and sanitation infrastructure in Tamil Nadu.