Reviving Ramanathapuram: How Nimal Raghavan is Changing the Water Narrative in Tamil Nadu

In Tamil Nadu, Nimal Raghavan and his NGO, Mega Foundations, are on a mission to revive six waterbodies in Ramanathapuram district. This project is crucial for the local communities who struggle with water scarcity. The plan is to restore lakes like Mangalanathan Kanmai and Kenikkarai. Each lake needs different work, like removing silt and planting trees. For example, Kenikkarai lake needs ₹15 lakh to be cleaned and filled with 12 crore litres of water. This could help 4,000 farmers. Funding is a big challenge. The team started a fundraiser on Milaap.org, and although over 40 people have donated, more money … Continue reading Reviving Ramanathapuram: How Nimal Raghavan is Changing the Water Narrative in Tamil Nadu