For Pure Water, Think WABAG!

Improving the lives and livelihoods of small farmers in Villupuram District

Beneficiary

Small and marginal farmers

Location

Mailam Block, Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu

Thematic Area

Water Augmentation

Dedicated on : 31st October 2015 – Phase I, 31st July 2020 – Phase II

Implementation : Through NGO Partner – MS Swaminathan Research Foundation

Investment: Rs.1.07 Crores (Phase I & II)

Impact and Sustainability
  • Rejuvenated 88 open wells belonging to 131 small and marginal farmers from 14 villages benefitting more than 285 acres of rain-fed lands
  • Reclaimed more than 170 acres of fallow lands
  • After intervention, cumulative water holding capacity increased to 43858 m3
  • Migration to other villages for farm labour prevented
  • Increased income of farmers >40%