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Aerial view of a winding lake among green paddy fields and scrub
Ongoing

The Indian Hotels Company Limited

Holistic Watershed Conservation Project

Oragadam, Thirunilai and Periyavippedu Panchayats, Tamil Nadu

Holistic Watershed Conservation Project is an ongoing project run by National Agro Foundation (NAF) in partnership with The Indian Hotels Company Limited in Oragadam, Thirunilai and Periyavippedu Panchayats, Tamil Nadu. Under NAF's Watershed Division, its key interventions include desilting and rejuvenation of village ponds; and desilting and restoration of supply channels. It is one of 14 ongoing Watershed Division projects.

About this project

Implemented with the objective of improving water security, enhancing groundwater recharge, and strengthening climate resilience through sustainable water resource management.

The project is part of NAF’s Watershed Division. Water security is the foundation of rural livelihoods. Our watershed programmes restore waterbodies, build check dams, and strengthen soil and water conservation across more than a hundred villages.

Key interventions

  1. 01Desilting and rejuvenation of village ponds
  2. 02Desilting and restoration of supply channels
  3. 03Construction of check dams and gabion check dams
  4. 04Improvement of water storage structures
  5. 05Community engagement and awareness on water conservation

Project at a glance

Status
Ongoing
Partner / funder
The Indian Hotels Company Limited
Location
Oragadam, Thirunilai and Periyavippedu Panchayats, Tamil Nadu

More ongoing projects from the Watershed Division

All 14 ongoing Watershed Division projects