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A Tank of Goodness
TAMIL NADU

THE INITIATIVE

  • Improvement of water supply in rural habitations

THE BENEFICIARIES

  • Rural habitations in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts, Tamil Nadu

THE CHALLENGE

  • Acute water scarcity
  • Insufficient water in existing bore wells and infiltration wells to cater to growing demand
  • Providing regular supply of clean water

THE SOLUTION

  • NABARD sanctioned a loan assistance under RIDF for augmenting water supply to cover additional habitations
  • Clear water transmission mains were laid to cater to more households
  • Service reservoirs equipped with distribution systems were constructed
  • Additional infrastructure for pump sets

THE IMPACT

  • Project has benefited nearly 900 habitations in 8 blocks in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts
  • 16 out of 23 panchayats around Coimbatore corporation now get 135 litres per person per day