Project Highlights

District: Sivagangai

Features:
Benefiting people: 336
Nature of work: Renovation of Oorani and fencing

Total Cost: Rs. 2,08,839

Sources:
Villagers: Rs. 51,118
Donors: Rs. 1,57,721
Dhan: Rs. 40,000

Donations so far:
Received: Rs. 1,65,750
Committed: Rs. 0

Funds needed: Rs. -8,029

Work status:
Completed

Completion target:
Sep 2009

Remarks:

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Manangathan

Manangathan village is situated in sourthwest direction and 12 Km away from Manamadurai. It comes under Chinnakananoor panchayat of Sivagangai district. There are 336 people are there from 79 households. This drinking water oorani is of 500m circumference and 2.5 m depth. This oorani was created through NAMAKKU NAAMAE scheme in this village. Water remains through out the year in this Oorani. In addition to that the water tastes similar to that of mineral water due to the soil type.

Status of Drinking Water in the Village

This drinking water oorani is situated in the middle of pathway to near by village and field. So, the passer by the cattle’s of the near by village polluting the water. So, the people who uses this oorani for drinking purpose is suffering a lot. They have to go for drinking water for 3 Kms away to the nearby village. They cannot dig bore well because with in 120 feet the salty water is available. If the oorani is rotected by fencing, the village people will get clean and safe drinking water. Manangathan oorani vayalagam has taken active participating to take renovation work for this oorani.

Way Forward and Expected Benefits

It Increases the capacity of the oorani to ensure the supply of water for drinking for the entire year thereby preventing the pollution of the water from the domestic use, and cattle drinking. There will be a financial contribution by villagers for 25% of the total cost by Manangathan Oorani Vayalagam (Village Farmers association).

Before Construction

Manangathan Oorani

Villagers Speak Before Construction...

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During Construction

During construction

After Construction

Budget

Particulars	Total Funds Needed (Rs.)	People Contribution (Rs.)	Donor Contribution (Rs.)
Renovation of Oorani and Fencing	2,08,839	51,118	1,57,721
Percentage Contribution		24.48 %	75.52 %

Over the above budget DHAN Foundation contributes Rs. 40,000 by providing professional and techno managerial support to the community.

Donors

No.	Donor	Location	Amount (INR)	Status	Acknowledgement
1	Huguenin Ralapalli Foundation	USA	1,65,750	Received

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