Watershed management project a hit in Thuneri.

The Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP), which was introduced as a flagship project in Thuneri block panchayat to address water scarcity, has made a commendable leap in the region covering around 5,712 hectares of land.

Official figures released by the panchayat authorities say the programme has reaped success in the region by integrating 14 prominent wetlands and boosting ground water recharge within a period of four years.

In Thuneri block, the watershed management project - which mainly works on the concept of linking watersheds to form a network of waterbodies - currently covers Nadapuram, Thuneri, Vanimel, Valayam, and Chekkiyad grama panchayats. Panchayat authorities say that the number of bunds, wells, and rain water harvesting facilities constructed under the scheme in the region has gone up.


THE HINDU