1. DHAN Vayalagam & NAB Foundation in Kalanjiam Location

In collaboration with NAB Foundation and supported through CSR funding from Shanti Feeds Limited, Coimbatore, DHAN Vayalagam Foundation has launched a Tank Renovation Project in April 2025. This initiative is a part of the ReASSURE 3.0 programme and focuses on rejuvenating traditional water bodies to enhance water security and sustainable livelihoods in rural communities.

The project was initiated after extensive consultations with local communities and a rapid assessment of tank conditions in the Avilipatty cascade, Shanarpatty block, located in Dindigul district. The community demand, coupled with technical assessments, led to the selection of three critical tanks for renovation. The Total Budget of this project is Rs.15 lakh with Rs.12 Lakh for renovation and Rs.3 Lakh for the endowment.

The selection of these tanks is rooted in their importance to the local community, particularly in supporting three key livelihood needs:

• Agriculture Enhancement: The tanks recharge nearby borewells used for irrigating mango, coconut, tamarind, and various vegetables. This improves agricultural productivity and sustainability.
• Domestic Water Supply: The tanks indirectly support drinking water and household needs by recharging village borewells that supply water for daily domestic usage.
• Livestock Development: The tanks serve as vital water sources for livestock, supporting the large-scale animal husbandry practices prevalent in the region.

One of the most significant features of this project is the active involvement of women-led Water User Associations under the Vayalagam model. Each tank has a functional WUA, predominantly managed by women members from the community. The renovation work, as well as post-renovation management and maintenance, will be led by these women farmers. This marks a pioneering effort to pilot Women & Water Management programs, empowering women in sustainable natural resource governance.

This collaborative project exemplifies a scalable model of community-led, women-centered water management that not only rejuvenates traditional water resources but also strengthens rural livelihoods and gender roles in environmental stewardship. The learnings from this initiative will lay the groundwork for a broader transformation across the region. This extended phase will require an estimated ₹1.75 Crores, and proposals for support are under development.

2. SUHAM Clinic on Wheels with partnership of SBI Foundation

The SBI Sanjeevani – SUHAM on Wheels project, supported by the SBI Foundation and implemented by DHAN–SUHAM Trust, is a comprehensive mobile health initiative aimed at delivering primary healthcare services to underserved rural communities through a Mobile Medical Unit. The project provides regular OPD services, health awareness sessions, and referral support for advanced care, with a strong focus on early disease detection, health profiling, and improving overall community health. Titled "SUHAM on Wheels", this initiative is designed to offer preventive, promotive, and primary healthcare services to poor and vulnerable populations residing in remote rural of Tiruchuli and RS Mangalam blocks in Tamil Nadu, effectively bridging critical healthcare gaps and promoting accessibility and awareness.

This initiative aims to reduce the burden of out-of-pocket (OOPE) expenditure on health, ensure timely diagnosis and referral, and improve health-seeking behaviour by delivering quality health services through fully equipped Mobile Medical Units (MMUs). The project is aligned with Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3, 5, 6, 10, and 17, and aims to positively impact over 2,00,000 individuals through direct and indirect interventions.

3. Maharastra SEED – Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs

Development and Welfare Board for De-notified Nomadic and Semi Nomadic Communities under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India Launched SEED Project in February 2022.

The objectives of the Scheme are as follows.

1. To provide good quality coaching for DNT candidates to enable them to appear in competitive examinations.
2. To provide health insurance to DNT Communities.
3. To facilitate livelihoods initiative at community level to build and strengthen small clusters of DNT/NT/SNT Communities institutions.
4. To provide financial assistance for the construction of houses to members of the DNT Communities.

Followed by the SEED Project in Tamil Nadu, DHAN Foundation started implementing SEED Project in six districts of Maharastra – Amaravati, Hingoli, Nanded, Yavatmal, Wardha and Washim with an aim of forming three hundred SHGs on 2nd May 2025 within 1 year with Rs.2.3 Crore budget. Through this project, 55 SHGs with DNT communities (ultra poor) are organized in these two months.