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Naganathi (also Naganadhi) is a river flowing in the Vellore and Tiruvannamalai districts of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.[1]
The river originates near the Jawadhu Hills and flows for approximately 30 kilometres through Vellore district before joining the Kamandala River in Tiruvannamalai district.[2]
Naganadhi is primarily a rain-fed seasonal river, historically dependent on monsoon rainfall. Over time, reduced rainfall, groundwater depletion and land-use changes led to the river drying up in several several stretches by the early 21st century.[3]
Rejuvenation efforts
[edit]Since 2014, rejuvenation efforts by local communities have been ongoing, supported by the Art of Living Foundation and the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) scheme. Initiatives involved the construction of recharge wells, boulder check dams, and watershed structures to improve groundwater recharge and surface flow.[2][4]
Reports show measurable improvements in groundwater levels, return of surface flow in some parts of the river, and green cover along the banks.[2]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 April 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - 1 2 3 N, Shyamsundar (27 September 2021). "How Naganathi came back to life". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ↑ "The Nagnadhi River Once Dried-up Now Flows Perennially: Women Take On The Art of Living Initiative". The Times of India. 25 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
- ↑ "Dead River Comes Alive". Krishi Jagran. Retrieved 24 March 2026.
See also
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