Project Overview: COODU collaborated with the Water Resources Department to conduct an ecological study on the Noyyal and Raja Vaikkal irrigation systems within the Cauvery Basin.

 

Key Findings:

  • Identified critical biodiversity hotspots requiring conservation efforts.
  • Recommended sustainable land and water management practices.
  • Suggested community participation models for long-term conservation.

Impact:

  • Strengthened conservation policies for river basin sustainability.
  • Increased stakeholder engagement in biodiversity protection.

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