Govt Projects-Others

1. Nirmal Gram Puraskar Award Verification Agency

COODU served as an official Verification Agency for the Nirmal Gram Puraskar (NGP) Awards , recognizing villages that achieved total sanitation. The organization conducted extensive field verification, data validation, and community assessments across:

• Andhra Pradesh: Vizianagaram, East Godavari, West Godavari & Srikakulam districts
• Maharashtra: Nagpur, Nanded, Nandurbar & Parbhani districts

This initiative contributed to promoting clean and open defecation-free (ODF) villages , supporting the National Rural Sanitation Programme of the Government of India.

2. Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Programme – Coimbatore City

Under the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Programme (DVRP) , COODU worked in 54 wards of the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) to strengthen urban disaster preparedness. Key activities included:

• Participatory mapping of vulnerable areas
• Rescue mapping and identification of critical emergency routes
• Reporting and documentation for municipal action planning

This participatory approach empowered local communities to better understand and respond to climate and disaster-related risks.

3. Urban Sanitation Management – CCMC

COODU has been entrusted with the operation and maintenance of 84 public toilets across three zones of the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation. These efforts ensure clean, safe, and accessible sanitation facilities for urban poor and daily commuters, aligning with Swachh Bharat Mission goals and promoting public hygiene.

4. Swachh Bharat Mission goals

Under the Trade Related Entrepreneurship Assistance and Development (TREAD) Scheme supported by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, COODU has implemented capacity-building and entrepreneurship training programs for women in Coimbatore district. The initiative focused on:

• Enhancing entrepreneurial skills of women entrepreneurs
• Providing financial literacy and credit linkages
• Promoting self-employment and livelihood diversification

This program strengthened women’s participation in the local economy and fostered inclusive growth.

5. Watershed and Drought-Proofing Programmes

COODU is among the pioneering organizations in Tamil Nadu to implement large-scale watershed and drought mitigation projects under:

• DPAP (Drought Prone Area Programme)
• IWDP (Integrated Wasteland Development Programme)
• Western Ghats Development Programme
• IWMP (Integrated Watershed Management Programme)

These programs have been executed across Coimbatore, Ramanathapuram, Namakkal, Karur, Krishnagiri, and Dindigul districts , focusing on soil and water conservation, afforestation, and livelihood enhancement for drought-prone and marginal communities.

6. NABARD Initiatives

COODU has partnered with NABARD to implement both the Watershed Development Fund (WDF) and Water & Climate Campaigns in Tamil Nadu. These interventions strengthened climate resilience, community water resource management, and sustainable agriculture practices , particularly benefiting small and marginal farmers.

7. Yoga and Naturopathy Training – AYUSH, GoI

With the support of the Department of AYUSH, Government of India , COODU organized Yoga and Naturopathy training programs in Coimbatore district. These sessions promoted holistic health, preventive care, and natural living , reaching hundreds of participants including women, youth, and elderly citizens.

8. Ooty Lake Conservation Awareness Programme

Under the guidance of the Ooty Municipal Corporation and Ooty Lake Society Funds, COODU implemented a comprehensive Lake Conservation and Environmental Awareness Programme . Key components included:

• Workshops and training sessions on lake protection and pollution control
• Manual cleaning of Kodapmund Channel
• Street plays and awareness campaigns for local communities
• Display boards and IEC materials highlighting ecological preservation

This initiative played a crucial role in improving the environmental health of Ooty Lake and sensitizing citizens to protect natural water bodies.

9. Health and Eye Camps

COODU has partnered with public health departments and hospitals to organize medical, health, and eye camps across rural and tribal regions. These camps provided preventive healthcare, eye screening, and cataract surgeries , making essential health services accessible to the underserved.

10. CAPART – Gramin Vikas Andholan

As part of the Council for Advancement of People’s Action and Rural Technology (CAPART) initiative, COODU implemented the Gramin Vikas Andholan program , emphasizing community participation, livelihood promotion , and local self-reliance in rural areas.

Building Resilience, Empowering Communities

Through these diverse government collaborations, COODU has established itself as a trusted implementation partner committed to inclusive, community-driven, and sustainable development .
From watershed rejuvenation to sanitation management and women’s empowerment to disaster resilience, every initiative reflects COODU’s unwavering mission — to build resilient communities and advance equitable growth across Tamil Nadu and beyond.