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CHITLAPAKKAM NEER VANAM (CNV)

Nizhal has pioneered a community driven program of eco restoration of waterbodies across Chennai with its flagship project at the Chitlapakkam Lake on 3 rd Main Road, Chitlapakkam. The creation of the Nizhal Chitlapakkam Neer Vanam on the banks of this lake with local community involvement could be the best possible answer to the perennial problem of cleanup, restoration of water bodies. The project, is a result of Nizhal’s collaboration with the Local Panchayat, PWD and local community. Garbage dumping, vandalism, grazing have been the major hurdles and challenges faced. Undeterred, the dedicated team meets every weekend for a Pasumai Pani /Shramdaan session to nurture and protect them. The involvement of the local community in caring for their own neighborhood water bodies is the biggest success of this project.