The 220KV series Capacitor Bank, the first of its kind in India, attached to the sub station at Nallalam, started functioning on 17 th June 1984. This is capable of increasing the transmission capacity of high voltage lines. The Augmentation Vadakara Water Supply Scheme costing Rs.7.9crores will be commissioned shortly. There are 17 major rural water supply schemes of Rs.30.12crores, which are nearing completion. The estimated additional production of paddy, when the project is completed, is 40,550 tonnes per annum.
Ground water is also a potential source for irrigation.
The total area under irrigation in the district from all sources is estimated at around 33,288 hectares.