Project Overview
The Nachanandal Village Project in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, is a CSR initiative by the Nansei Research Foundation. The project focuses on water restoration to improve farming livelihoods in a village where agriculture is the primary source of income.
Context and Challenge
- Village profile: Nachanandal, located 12 km south of Tiruvannamalai, has a population of over 2,000. The community is primarily agrarian, with a government school up to the eighth standard.
- Water scarcity: Farmers face severe shortages during non-monsoon months, limiting crop cycles and income.
- Livelihood dependence: Entire village economy is tied to farming, making water availability critical.
Intervention Strategy
- Phase 1 implementation: NSF has completed the first phase of the water restoration plan, doubling water availability for farming.
- Groundwater improvement: Early interventions have significantly increased water availability during dry months.
- Community engagement: Farmers are being supported to transition toward sustainable practices with improved water access.
Impact Achieved
- Water availability: Doubling of water resources during non-monsoon months.
- Agricultural resilience: Farmers can plan for an additional crop/season, increasing income potential.
- Groundwater recharge: Improved aquifers benefiting the entire village.
Why Funding is Critical
This project demonstrates a scalable model for rural water restoration and agricultural resilience. With additional funding:
- Completion of remaining phases of the water restoration plan.
- Expansion of infrastructure to maximize water storage and recharge.
- Deployment of advanced monitoring and GIS tools.
- Strengthening of farmer training in sustainable practices.
- Water security for farming communities.
- Sustainable agriculture and improved farmer incomes.
- CSR and ESG-aligned impact for rural resilience.
Nansei Research Foundation is committed to delivering measurable outcomes in water restoration and sustainable farming. Your support will ensure that the success at Nachanandal Village becomes a replicable model for rural development across Tamil Nadu and beyond.