The target area consists of 40 small hamlets within 5 political sub-divisions in the Tiruchirapalli District of Tamilnadu, India - specifically Kallipatti, Mekkudi, Nagamangalam, Punganoor and Kuttapattu. The area is a dry, arid zone depending on rain, accumulated and sub soil water for agriculture and all other needs. The population is 22,707 (based on the 2001 census but now likely to be 25,000+.
WATER
There are 6 irrigation tanks and ponds in the area. These have silted-up and water inlets blocked, These tanks need to be de-silted and deepened by moving 2.73 million cubic feet of silt/earth. This will increase storage capacity by 35 million gallons, recharge the wells and raise the ground water levels. Strengthening the lake and tanks edges, cleaning the inlets and planting trees in the upper reach of the water reservoirs will create a watershed and sustainable supply. In addition, this will prevent the periodic flooding of the city of Tiruchirapalli during the monsoon.
WOMEN EMPLOYMENT:
Use of plastics is abundant in the said area that adds to the ecological degradation. It is proposed to buy semi automatic machines to manufacture acre nut plates, paper bags, plates and cups, which will also provide a livelihood for the women of the community.
EDUCATION
Providing schools with basic amenities like benches and desks for the students to sit and write.
Completed
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History Log Entries
17-Mar-10
System Entry
Creation of project page.
1-Apr-10
System Entry
Project reverted to "Published".
1-Apr-10
System Entry
Project is now "Fully Pledged".
7-May-10
by Larry Sundram
May 1, 2010 Proposal submitted to RI on May 1, 2010.
May 3, 2010 Received response from RI indicating that 3000 is not yet qualified.
18-May-10
by Larry Sundram
Proposal approved by TRF and assigned Global Grant number: 25006
5-Jun-10
by Larry Sundram
DDF authorized by D5340 District Governor and D3000 DRFC.
DDF and application needs to be approved by D5340 DRFC and D3000 DG
7-Jul-10
by Larry Sundram
Application Completed to TRF. Awaiting approval.
30-Sep-10
by Larry Sundram
Grant #25006 approved.
1-Oct-10
System Entry
Proposal Sent to The Rotary Foundation through Member Access.
1-Oct-10
System Entry
Proposal approved by The Rotary Foundation.
1-Oct-10
System Entry
Application Sent to The Rotary Foundation through Member Access.
1-Oct-10
System Entry
Application approved by The Rotary Foundation.
16-Mar-11
by Larry Sundram
Payment made # 25026
9-Aug-11
by Philippe Lamoise
Interim report accepted by TRF. Next due date for report is 31-Mar-12.
22-Dec-11
System Entry
Payment has been issued by The Rotary Foundation.
13-May-12
by John Fistere
Report due on May 31, 2012.
16-Jul-12
by Larry Sundram
DRFC failed to send Utilization Certificate to RISAO. Certificate has not been sent. DRFC (D3000) says all requirements have been met and is following up RISAO.
6-Feb-13
by Larry Sundram
Audit completed. Awaiting response from District 3000
16-Aug-13
by Larry Sundram
TRF audit completed. New needs assessment for unused funds has been send to TRF. Awaiting their approval.
