2022 to 2026
Asian Paints Limited
Integrated Water Resource Development, Cuddalore
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
Integrated Water Resource Development, Cuddalore was a National Agro Foundation (NAF) project carried out in partnership with Asian Paints Limited in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, from 2022 to 2026. Among the results recorded under NAF's Watershed Division: 8 waterbodies and ponds rejuvenated, creating a total water storage potential of 1,67,490 KL; and 1,939 sq. m of stone pitching completed at Sedapallam Lake to strengthen the structure. It is one of 23 completed Watershed Division projects.
About this project
Waterbody rejuvenation, desilting, bund strengthening, channel improvement, groundwater recharge and green-cover enhancement.
The project is part of NAF’s Watershed Division. Rejuvenated lakes and ponds, check dams, canal lining and recharge structures across Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Haryana, each one leaving a village with more water than it began with.
Key impact
- 018 waterbodies and ponds rejuvenated, creating a total water storage potential of 1,67,490 KL
- 021,939 sq. m of stone pitching completed at Sedapallam Lake to strengthen the structure
- 032 recharge shafts installed to support groundwater recharge
- 04540 forestry / Miyawaki plantations established along waterbody bunds and project areas
- 051,900 metres of drinking water pipeline completed, improving water access for the village
- 062 approach steps constructed for safe access to the rejuvenated waterbody
- 072,813 cubic metres of channel desilted, with bunds formed on both sides
- 081,295 native saplings planted at four waterbodies (Agaragarathu Lake, T Palayam Lake, Sedapallam Lake and Karaikadu Kovil Pond), and 600 palmyra seeds planted around them
Project at a glance
- Status
- Completed
- Division
- Watershed Division
- Partner / funder
- Asian Paints Limited
- Location
- Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
- Period
- 2022 to 2026
- Key figures
- 1,67,490 KLStorage potential
- 8Waterbodies rejuvenated
- 540Forestry / Miyawaki plantings
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