Integrated Village Development Project- SUJAL
This project was implemented by National Agro Foundation with support from L&T Technology Services (LTTS) in Puriyambakkam, Tamil Nadu. The main focus area of the project was Soil and Water Conservation, Promotion of LEAN Farming Technologies, Promotion of Plantations, Training & Capacity Building.
Key Achievements of the Project
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1,661 beneficiaries have been impacted through various activities across 3 project villages in Puriyambakkam, Pazhavur and Perunkaranai.
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216 hectares have been benefitted through watershed interventions improving the overall water and soil conditions in the region.
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34080 kiloliters of water harvested during the last year through various water harvesting structures.
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10000 cum of channel clearance activity has been done across 3 project villages.
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4500 plantations have been planted in the project area to increase the green cover
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A total of 14 trainings and exposure visits have been conducted benefitting 887 farmers across 3 villages.
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2 threshing yards have been constructed for the benefit of 120 farmers.
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30 SHG women were benefitted from the Aari, hand work and embroidery training.
Integrated Water Resource Development Project
This project is a strategic approach to the sustainable management and development of water resources in the region, it recognizes that water is a finite and vulnerable resource that needs to be managed in an inclusive and coordinated manner to meet the current and future needs of various users while protecting the environment. This project was implemented by National Agro Foundation with support from Asian Paints Limited (APL) in Agaragarathu, Cudddalore District, Tamilnadu.
Key Achievements of the Project
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Increase in the water harvesting potential of the pond by 22172 KL
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Satisfying the water requirement of surrounding 8 villages impacting around 6000 people.
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Domestic water requirement and water accessibility will improve post intervention
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Enhanced strength of Water Body Embankments to ensure sustainability
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Increase in ground water recharge, thereby improving the borewell yield for irrigation purpose
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100 Agro forestry plantations provide biodiversity restoration in the area, benefitting flora and fauna of the region.
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Improved ecosystem services to the farming community in the vicinity of the lake.
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150 acres of encroached lake has been cleared and rejuvenated.
Agro Forestry Plantation Project
This project was implemented by National Agro Foundation with support from Asian Paints Limited (APL) in Cudddalore District, Tamilnadu as an initiative that combines agricultural and forestry practices in a coordinated and sustainable manner to achieve multiple benefits, including improved land use, environmental conservation, and enhanced economic opportunities.
Key Achievements of the Project
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1295 Nos of native variety saplings with 7 to 8 feet height to have highest percentage of survival rate is planned for tree plantation, four water bodies Agaragarathu lake, T Palayam lake, Sedapallam Lake & Karaikadu Kovil Pond where water rejuvenation activity was done.
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600 Nos palmyra palm seed plantations has been done around the waterbodies.
Rejuvenation of Alangudi Temple Pond
The rejuvenation of the Alangudi Temple Pond in Alangudi, Pudukkottai District, Tamilnadu was undertaken by National Agro Foundation with support from Asian Paints Limited (APL). This project helped in restoring the pond to its former cultural significance, benefitting the temple devotees and village residents. The enhanced strength of Water Body Embankment has ensured sustainability and will help recharge the ground water in the surrounding areas.
Key Achievements of the Project
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Restoring the pond to its former cultural significance, benefitting the temple devotees
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Enhanced strength of Water Body Embankments to ensure sustainability
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Restoration of pond ecosystem and prolonger water availability for the village residents
Water Resource Development Project
Water Resource Development Project was implemented by National Agro Foundation with the support from Asian Paints Limited (APL) in Mysuru, Karnataka for addressing a wide range of water-related challenges and improving the quality of life for communities and region.
Key Achievements of the Project
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8 villages and 2,706 beneficiaries have been impacted through various project interventions
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272 hectares have been benefitted through watershed interventions improving the overall water and soil conditions in the region
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6 waterbodies have been rejuvenated benefitting 370 Ha and 155 families with 800 trees planted on the boundary of the waterbodies.
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6 cattle tanks with rub stone have been constructed benefitting 380 farmers in the villages
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2500 horticulture plantations have been distributed to households in the villages to improve their long-term income and provide food security.
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1750 agro forestry plants have been planted in the project area to increase the green cover
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1 threshing yard has been constructed benefitting 30 farmer families
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75 farmers benefitted from the Comprehensive soil health analysis and distribution of fodder kits
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3 vermi compost units and 6 Azolla units and 45 proper composting units were set up to benefit the farmers
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7 cattle camps were conducted benefitting 418 farmers and improving the health and reducing disease of livestock in the project villages
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76 trainings have been conducted benefitting 792 farmers
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293338 kilolitres of water harvested during the last year through various water harvesting structures
Integrated Water Resource Management Project
Integrated Water resource Management Project was implemented by National Agro Foundation with the support from Asian Paints Limited (APL) in Vavilala, Sanga Reddy District, Telangana. The project aims to address the intricate web of water challenges while preserving the environment, securing a reliable water supply for our community to achieve agricultural sustainability.
Key Achievements of the Project
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3 villages and 2,127 beneficiaries have been impacted through various project interventions
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570 hectares have been benefitted through watershed interventions improving the overall water and soil conditions in the region
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5 cattle tanks and in that one water body furnished with rub stone have been constructed benefitting 380 farmers in the villages
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100 farmers benefitted from the Comprehensive soil health analysis and 30 farmers from distribution of fodder kits
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204 farmers benefited from various soil conservation technologies and have experienced better yield and crop after implanting these technologies.
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30 farmers benefitted from FLDs in Paddy and 10 farmers benefitted from FLDs in Vegetable crops, improving awareness, crop yield,
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3 cattle camps were conducted benefitting 55 farmers and 642 animals and improving the health and reducing disease of livestock in the project villages
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24 trainings have been conducted benefitting 499 farmers
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62950 kilolitres of water harvested during the last year through various water harvesting structures
Water Resource Development Project
Water Resource Development project was implemented by National Agro Foundation in Kasna, Uttar Pradesh with support from Asian Paints Limited (APL). It typically aims to address various water-related challenges and improve the availability, quality and accessibility of water to ensure a sustainable agriculture and safeguarding the environment and benefiting communities.
Key Achievements of the Project
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Increase in the capacity of Ponds by 20,357 kl and thereby augmenting the groundwater level around the Ponds
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240 acres have benefitted from waterbodies rejuvenation to the tune of 14,250 Cum benefitting 24,100 beneficiaries
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Increase in the capacity of Ponds directly and indirectly irrigating around 240 acres of agricultural field.
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Total 4500 beneficiaries and 400 students across the project intervention villages have been impacted through project interventions
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72 training programs have been conducted and 1590 beneficiaries have been trained and benefitted from awareness programs
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4000 trees were planted around the waterbodies to increase the green cover and improve the biodiversity in the region.
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25 Ha were brought under LEAN farming technologies benefitting the farmers
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20,357 litres of water were harvested through various waterbodies after rejuvenation
Water Resource Development Project
In order to address the crucial water challenges and for ensuring sustainable water use NAF implemented a Water Resource Development Project in Nonand and Gandhara, Rohtak, Haryana with the support from Asian Paints Limited (APL).
Key Achievements of the Project
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Increased quality of water, increased storage capacity of waterbody.
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Total 420 families across the project intervention village have been impacted through project intervention both directly and indirectly
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Increased supply of river water directly irrigating 26 hectares of agricultural field.
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Awareness programs have been conducted on water conservation and efficient water usage to villagers and government school students.
Comprehensive Village Development Project
This project was implemented by National Agro Foundation with the support from Bank of New York Mellon (BNYM) in Nallur, Tamilnadu with the aim of effective water conservation and the rejuvenation of water bodies, ensuring a sustainable water supply for all the people in the village.
Key Achievements of the Project
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1 pond has been rejuvenated to the tune of 5250 cum benefitting 160 families.
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17 hectares of land has been benefitted due to the created water harvesting structures.
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Fencing for Anganwadi school has been constructed creating a secure environment benefitting 26 children.
Comprehensive Village Development Project
This project was executed by National Agro Foundation with the support of CSR Partner Bank of New York Mellon (BNYM), CAF in Nallur, Tamilnadu, as a potent tool to uplift rural communities, enhancing their socio-economic conditions, fostering sustainable practices, and providing them with the opportunity to lead a dignified and fulfilling life. The success of such projects lies in their ability to address the multifaceted challenges faced by villages and pave the way for a brighter and more prosperous future.
Key Achievements of the Project
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1 pond has been rejuvenated to the tune of 3750 cum benefitting 75 households.
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25 hectares of land has been benefitted due to the created water harvesting structures.
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2 threshing yards have been constructed benefitting 85 farmer households
Urban Green Cover Enhancement Project
The Urban Green Cover Enhancement Project in Velachery, Chennai, Tamilnadu was implemented by National Agro Foundation with support from Bank of New York Mellon (BNYM), enhancing green cover as an essential and multifaceted endeavour that brings about numerous environmental, social, and economic benefits. It plays a critical role in fostering sustainable and resilient communities, creating aesthetically pleasing urban areas, and contributing to a healthier and more balanced ecosystem.
Due to this greening and beautification project under the MRTS stations, the following benefits to the public have been realized.
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Parking with walking slot is available for the people using the facilities
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A beautiful and aesthetic environment has been created for the public to enjoy within the city limits
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Elimination of encroachment and waste disposal due to greening initiative and walking path for the public.
Water Resource Development Project -Keerapakkam
To ensuring the availability of clean and sustainable water resources while simultaneously protecting and revitalizing ecosystem for a more sustainable future for our water resources and the environment, Water Resource Development Project -Keerapakkam was implemented by National Agro Foundation with support from KLA, Tamil Nadu.
Key Achievements of the Project
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1 waterbody has been rejuvenated to the tune of 2340 cum with water harvesting potential of 2340 KL
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120 trees have been planted on the bunds of the waterbody to restore the ecological services in the region.
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78 hectares of agricultural land has been benefitted from the rejuvenation of this waterbody.
Lake Rejuvenation Project-Oragadam
This project was implemented by National Agro Foundation with support from Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Limited -RNAIPL at Oragadam, Tamilnadu, as a potent tool to uplift rural communities, enhancing their socio-economic conditions, fostering sustainable practices, and protecting the ecosystem at the same time.
Key Achievements of the Project
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1 large waterbody has been rejuvenated to the tune of 1,02,002 cum with water harvesting potential of 1.2 lakh KL
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Two mud heaps have been created to attract birds and other life forms to the waterbody providing ecological services to the region and restoring the biodiversity of the region.
School Infrastructure Renovation
This project was executed by National Agro Foundation with the support of CSR Partner LTI Mindtree Foundation, in Nanjangud, Mysuru, Karnataka. The main focus of the project is School Infrastructure Development. The main focus of the project is school infrastructure development as it is a crucial aspect of providing quality education and fostering a conducive learning environment for students.
Key Achievements of the Project
Various facilities have been created for the school to promote safety, hygiene and safe drinking water for the school children in the village. The school has been secured with a compound wall, toilet complex has been constructed for the benefit of the children and teachers with adequate water facility in the toilets. A hand wash station and a syntex tank for drinking water has been installed in the campus.
Comprehensive Watershed Development Project, Edaiyur, Tamilnadu
This project has been implemented in Thirukazhukunram block of Kancheepuram district (now Chengalpet District) since 2017 with support from tata Capital Housing Finance Limited. Due to concerted efforts from the team and cooperation of the village community, Edaiyur, today, shows all round improvement in visible increase in surface and ground water, change in cropping pattern of the farmers, who now opt for multiple crop cycles due to increased availability of water, thereby increasing yields through adaptation of modern agricultural practices and best techniques, also impacting the level of income of the entire community. Increase in fodder availability and milk yield, benefitting those involved in the dairy business. Construction of various water harvesting structures in the village has led to the overall conservation and proper storage of water, making this vital resource available to the farming community and thereby impacting the lives of the community living the project area.
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Construction of Check Dams
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Rejuvenation of water bodies
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Promotion of Organic Practices
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Agro Forestry and Agro Horticulture Plantation
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Training and Capacity Building of Farmers
Jal Aadhar Project, Vandavasi, Tamilnadu
Enthused by the ongoing successful project activities and the positive impact created by the project on the community, Tata Capital Housing Finance Limited sanctioned another watershed project in Vandavasi cluster of Thiruvannamalai district. Sustainable village project was designed to cover 11 village hamlets covering a geographical area of 2774.55 hectares, in Acharapakkam block; of Kanchipuram district and Vandavasi block of Thiruvannamalai district.
Major Interventions:
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Construction of Threshing Yard for Farmers
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Construction of Check Dam
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Agro Forestry and Agro Horticulture Plantation
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Productivity Enhancement Measures in Paddy, pulses and vegetable crops
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Area Treatment measures
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Promotion of Sustainable Agriculture practices
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Promotion of Micro enterprises
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Training and Capacity Building of farmers
Integrated Watershed Management Program -Kokkaranthangal Watershed, Tamilnadu,
Kokkaranthangal watershed is situated in Kancheepuram district, Tamilnadu. The watershed covers four villages namely Kokkaranthangal, Amandhakaranai, Arcadu & Bhudhur. The delineated area of the Kokkaranthangal Watershed is 1578.1 hectares with 1327 households. The project focused on upliftment of the rural community through its Integrated watershed Management Program while impacting the farmers and restoring the natural resources through its various interventions.
Major Interventions:
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Productivity Enhancement Measures in Paddy, pulses and vegetable crops
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Livelihood Support through Income Generation Programme
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Agro Forestry and Agro Horticulture Plantation
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Training and Capacity Building to VWC members
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Natural Resource Management & water conservation
Kolwadi Watershed+ Project in Kathwadi, Maharashtra
The project focused on providing support to uplift the socio-economic status of the Kathwadi village community located in Kolwadi watershed area, Pune district in Maharashtra with support from L&TTS. The people residing in Kathwadi village were facing many problems related to safe drinking water, improper health facilities, poor sanitation facilities, lack of marketing linkages, interrupted electricity network, lack of government entitlements and unavailability of secondary income generation source.
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Providing adequate and safe drinking water
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Restructuring the improper sewage drainage line,
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Providing sanitation facilities,
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Renewable energy solution, through distribution of Bio Mass Stoves
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Promoting income generation activities
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Improvising the agricultural production system
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Gender mainstreaming by strengthening and involving the Village Watershed Committee (VWC) and Mahila Pani Samithi (MPS) in implementation
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Capacity building the community at various levels and institutionalizing the community will help them to achieve the sustainable growth.
Water Resources Project in Rohtak, Haryana, Supported by Asian Paints Limited
Kharawar is a village in Rohtak district of Haryana with agriculture as the predominant occupation of the villagers. Wheat and Paddy are the major crops cultivated by the farmers in the village. The main sources of irrigation are canal water from Western Yamuna Canal and the individual Tube wells. Most of the channels constructed to carry irrigation water are unlined, and hence, a large part of irrigation water is lost in percolation and absorption. The seepage losses can be avoided or minimized by lining of irrigation channels.
Asian Paints Limited, Rohtak in association with National Agro Foundation has undertaken the channel lining project; in order to encourage the farmers to efficiently utilize the canal water and reduce their dependency on tube wells.
Water Resource Development Project in Kasna, Uttar Pradesh Supported by Asian Paints Limited
Gautam Buddh Nagar is an important industrial district in Uttar Pradesh, whose population is largely dependent on agriculture as their only source of livelihood and they are heavily dependent on irrigation from the Ganges.
Continuous drawing of water for irrigation over a period of time without proper replenishment has led to a declining trend of the groundwater level in the region. To prevent the loss of soil and water and to conserve and sustain the natural resources, Water Resource Development program has been taken up in the region.
The project activities included de-silting, deepening and embankment strengthening of two water bodies in Pachayatan villages of Kasna block of Gautam Buddh Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh.
Water Bodies Rejuvenation Programme in Nanjangudu, Karnataka Supported by Asian Paints Limited Siddaiahna Katte Pond, Badanavalu
The water body was undertaken for rejuvenation under the CSR of APL, Mysuru. The rejuvenation activity included clearing of bushes, de-silting & deepening of the water body, strengthening of its embankment with random rubble stone masonry work. The deepening and de-silting were carried to the tune of 4000 cu.m and embankment strengthening to a length of 211 m (0.211 km).
Hongalagare Pond, Badanavalu
The water body was undertaken for rejuvenation under the CSR of APL, Mysuru. The rejuvenation activity included clearing of bushes, de-silting & deepening of the water body, strengthening of its embankment with random rubble stone masonry work and clearance of Inlet and outlet channels. The deepening and de-silting were carried out to the tune of 36,700 cu.m and the embankment strengthening to a length of 277 m (0.277 km).
Gudikatte Pond, Sindhuvelli
The water body was undertaken for rejuvenation under the CSR of APL, Mysuru. The rejuvenation activity included clearing of bushes, de-silting & deepening of the water body, and clearance of Inlet and outlet channels. The deepening and de-silting were carried out to the tune of 4,500 cu.m
Bilikerekatte Pond, Basavatige
The water body was undertaken for rejuvenation under the CSR of APL, Mysuru. The rejuvenation activity included clearing of bushes, de-silting & deepening of the water body, embankment formation by soil and clearance of Inlet and outlet channels. The deepening and de-silting were carried out to the tune of 14,478 cu.m.
Boraiahna katte Pond, Nerale
The water body was undertaken for rejuvenation under the CSR of APL, Mysuru. The rejuvenation activity included clearing of bushes, de-silting & deepening of the water body, embankment formation and its alignment, strengthening with random rubble stone masonry work and clearance of Inlet and outlet channels. The deepening and de-silting were carried out to the tune of 8526 cu.m.
Disaster Relief Project in Sablewadi, Maharashtra Supported by BNY Mellon
This project was initiated by BNYM to address the flash floods scenario in parts of Maharashtra. The major focus of the Project is Pond Rejuvenation, strengthening the embankments, deepening and increasing the water holding capacity of the pond and clearing the channels to prevent future flooding and efficient water usage by the farmers in the nearby vicinity.
Watershed+ Projects in Coimbatore supported by Larson & Toubro (L&T)
This project aims at creation of water harvesting structures which were left uncovered in the previous project as well as to promote sanitation as WASH initiative. The project activities include de-silting and deepening water bodies, construction of check dams, and clearance of channels
Over the past 5 years, NAF has made successful inroads into achieving the various SDGs in the Chettipalayam watershed area by focusing on overall development in social, economic and environmental dimensions and have impacted the lives of the rural community.
Major Interventions in Chettipalayam and Pappampatti
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De silting and rejuvenation of water bodies
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Water Conservation
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Construction of Individual Household Toilets under WASH Initiative
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Repair of check Dams
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Livestock Management
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Training and Awareness on Sanitation and Hygiene for the communities