Development of a community-based model for better environmental management and rejuvenation of river Nambi - interventions at Thirukkurungudi

05 Nov 2002 31 Jan 2005
Study and analyse present environmental status of the village in terms of solid waste management, sanitation, and wastewater management.
Assess the impacts on the river Nambi due to inefficient environmental management in the village and suggest its rejuvenation.
Assess energy use pattern for cooking and demonstrate use of biogas plants using cowdung.
Evolve detailed schemes and facilitate their implementation in a pilot area of the village.
Develop leadership within village communities for effective intervention.
Develop a community-based model for better environmental management of services in the village to minimize the degradation of river and facilitate better hygienic conditions.