NGO rejuvenates Masaorambu stream near Coimbatore

COIMBATORE: As part of the efforts to restore the ecological and hydrological health of the Noyyal river system and ensure water security, Siruthuli, an NGO, has inaugurated the rejuvenated Masaorambu stream at Madhvarayapuram on the outskirts of Coimbatore.

The Masaorambu is one of the 34 perennial feeder streams of the Noyyal river, carrying freshwater from the Western Ghats. Over the years, the stream's flow was impeded by dense vegetation and sedimentation.

Vanitha Mohan, managing trustee of Siruthuli, said through a comprehensive restoration effort, 5.7 km of the stream was cleared, desilted and widened to restore its natural flow. Seven check dams were refurbished in Phase 1, creating 10 crore litres of additional water storage capacity.

She said this would revive more than 300 acres of previously fallow land, generating an incremental income of Rs 12.5 lakh through renewed cultivation. “More than 100 farmers in the region are expected to save more than Rs 75 lakh collectively, averaging Rs 75,000 per farmer, by reducing dependency on external water sources. Titan Company Limited is the CSR sponsor of this impactful initiative," she said.

Phase 2 will include construction of three new check dams, further augmenting water security and storage. “The restoration ensures steady freshwater flow and active groundwater recharge, directly benefiting 3,700 acres of farmland across nine villages. This will also provide reliable water access for wildlife," she added.



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