M/s Shanti Feeds Pvt. Ltd. under their CSR commitment has extended grant assistance of Rs. 16,06,500/- (Rupees Sixteen Lakhs Six Thousand Five Hundred Only) for implementation of Project "REstoring Irrigation tanks for Augmenting Surface water and to SUstain climate REsilient livelihoods (REASSURE 3.0)" in Avilpatti Cascade of Sanarpatti Block, Dindigul District.

The aim of the project is to build social capital for promoting community ownership towards water commons & Rehabilitating irrigation tank cascade and strengthening tank-based livelihood through promotion of water users' associations and Restoration of 3 irrigation tanks. The tanks such as Periyakutti Kulam in V. Kurumpapatty, Alankulam in Avilipatty, and Dharumar Kulam in Vemparpatty. These water bodies have long been integral to local agricultural and domestic needs but had suffered from neglect and encroachment over the years.

The inauguration ceremony witnessed the presence of key dignitaries, including

• Mr. L. Saravanan, Joint Managing Director of Shanthi Feeds Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. V. Illayaraja, DGM of the company’s Dindigul Processing Plant, Shanthi Feeds Pvt. Ltd.
• Shri Bibhu Prasad Kar, CEO, NABFOUNDATION
• Shri Sakthi Balan, NABARD DDM for Dindigul district
• Mr. J. Mohan, COO, DHAN Vayalagam (Tank) Foundation
• Mrs. T. V. Padmashankari, CFO, DHAN Vayalagam (Tank) Foundation

Speaking at the occasion, Mr. L. Saravanan emphasized the company’s commitment to sustainable rural development and environmental conservation. “We are proud to support a project that not only revives traditional water systems but also strengthens rural livelihoods,” he said.

Shri Bibhu Prasad Kar highlighted the collaborative nature of the initiative, noting, “This project is a testament to the power of partnerships—between corporates, NGOs, and local communities—to create lasting impact.”

Mr J Mohan shared that Dindigul district is one of the many district that is dependent of this traditional irrigation systems. Conserving these traditional water bodies is the need of the hour

Mrs T V Padmashankari highlighted that this is a women led conservative effort and we must showcase it a unique model and scale up these to all our Kalanjiam working locations as part of Mainstreaming water