Siruthuli is an
NGO based in
Coimbatore,
India which works to rejuvenate the water sources in the city of
Coimbatore. Siruthuli means a small drop in
Tamil.
Stated objectives
Reviving the heritage of Coimbatore vis-à-vis its traditional water management system
Rainwater harvesting to harness rainwater and de-silt ponds, canals and waterways in disuse to raise the ground water level
Mass education programmes to provide awareness to the larger community to protect the environment
Institutionalizing waste water management and thereby improving sanitation facilities in the community
Initiating projects for a cleaner and greener environment, like Afforestation drive[1]
To foster inter-community relationship through a wider participation by the community to build up a strong social solidarity
Activities
Lakes in and around Coimbatore namely, Krishnampathy, Narasampathy, Selvampathy, Kumarasamy, Kurichi Kulam and
Periyakulam were desilted and deepened. A Checkdam was also built with help of government funding. [2]
With the help of the
Coimbatore Municipal Corporation, 150 borewells with recharge pits and filter chambers were constructed to harvest the rainwater from roads and the open spaces.
Water hyacinth was removed from Valankulam tank. Siruthuli will take up processing of 100 MT. of organic market waste daily.[3]
It also plans to plant and nurture 1000 trees and remove encroachments in
Noyyal river.[4]
Awards
Amruthavarshini Award from Rotary club of Coimbatore - 2015 [5]
Bhoomijal Samwardhan Puraskar - 2008 (Ground water Augmentation Award), by Union Ministry of Water Resources[6]
Siruthuli is an
NGO based in
Coimbatore,
India which works to rejuvenate the water sources in the city of
Coimbatore. Siruthuli means a small drop in
Tamil.
Stated objectives
Reviving the heritage of Coimbatore vis-à-vis its traditional water management system
Rainwater harvesting to harness rainwater and de-silt ponds, canals and waterways in disuse to raise the ground water level
Mass education programmes to provide awareness to the larger community to protect the environment
Institutionalizing waste water management and thereby improving sanitation facilities in the community
Initiating projects for a cleaner and greener environment, like Afforestation drive[1]
To foster inter-community relationship through a wider participation by the community to build up a strong social solidarity
Activities
Lakes in and around Coimbatore namely, Krishnampathy, Narasampathy, Selvampathy, Kumarasamy, Kurichi Kulam and
Periyakulam were desilted and deepened. A Checkdam was also built with help of government funding. [2]
With the help of the
Coimbatore Municipal Corporation, 150 borewells with recharge pits and filter chambers were constructed to harvest the rainwater from roads and the open spaces.
Water hyacinth was removed from Valankulam tank. Siruthuli will take up processing of 100 MT. of organic market waste daily.[3]
It also plans to plant and nurture 1000 trees and remove encroachments in
Noyyal river.[4]
Awards
Amruthavarshini Award from Rotary club of Coimbatore - 2015 [5]
Bhoomijal Samwardhan Puraskar - 2008 (Ground water Augmentation Award), by Union Ministry of Water Resources[6]