Rehabilitation of Integrated Tank Management Systems in the Kalivelli Watershed

Narrative

A five year project (July 1999 to June 2004) “Rehabilitation of Integrated Tank Management Systems in the Kalivelli Watershed” funded by the Indian Canadian Environmental Facility (ICEF) was approved in the year July 1999 with an outlay of Rs.9.59 crores. The project had later been extended for a further period of 16 months till October 2005. The project focused mainly on formation of water user associations, self help groups, women pattadar groups, rehabilitation/desilting of 29 tanks, channels and sluices. It is to be noted that 30% farmers’ contribution which is mandatory for Palmyra-ICEF project towards the cost of tank rehabilitation works is the highest and unique in the history of rain fed tank rehabilitation projects at least in Tamil Nadu.

  • Impact Assessment (M&E) Phase Project completed on 1 Oct, 2005 Implementation Phase
  • Implementation Phase Project started on 1 Jul, 1999 Preparation Phase

Rehabilitation of Integrated Tank Management Systems in the Kalivelli Watershed

Narrative

A five year project (July 1999 to June 2004) “Rehabilitation of Integrated Tank Management Systems in the Kalivelli Watershed” funded by the Indian Canadian Environmental Facility (ICEF) was approved in the year July 1999 with an outlay of Rs.9.59 crores. The project had later been extended for a further period of 16 months till October 2005. The project focused mainly on formation of water user associations, self help groups, women pattadar groups, rehabilitation/desilting of 29 tanks, channels and sluices. It is to be noted that 30% farmers’ contribution which is mandatory for Palmyra-ICEF project towards the cost of tank rehabilitation works is the highest and unique in the history of rain fed tank rehabilitation projects at least in Tamil Nadu.

Sustainability

Creating and measuring long-term impact

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Other Issues

Unusual and unexpected issues faced during project execution

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Learnings

Knowledge of project and process for sharing

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Impact

Funding

funded:
$2,215,292
Community:
$664,588
Final Cost:
$2,879,880
$2,215,292:
Indian Canadian Environmental Facility (ICEF)

Plan/Proposal