Coimbatore, once renowned for its abundant
water resources, its sweet Siruvani water, and a salubrious
climate earned the epithet of 'the poor man's Ooty'.
Today this city is besieged by problems caused due to
environmental abuse and gross mismanagement of
its water resources. This has resulted in climatic variations
and an acute shortage of once abundant water.
Siruthuli is a registered trust
managed by trustees and apex body and supported
by volunteers drawn from a wide cross-section
of the society
Reviving the heritage
of Coimbatore vis-à-vis its traditional water
management system
Rainwater harvesting to harness
rainwater and de-silt ponds, canals and waterways
in disuse to raise the ground water level
Preventing environmental degradation
by launching a drive against non-bio degradable
wastes
Afforestation drive
Mass education programmes to provide
awareness to the larger community to protect the
environment
Institutionalizing wastewater management
and thereby improving sanitation facilities in the
community
Initiating projects for a cleaner
and greener environment
To foster inter-community relationship
through a wider participation by the community to
build up a strong social solidarity
