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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
NGO rejuvenates Masaorambu stream near Coimbatore
COIMBATORE: As part of the efforts to restore the ecological and hydrological health of the Noyyal river system and ensure water security, Siruthuli, an NGO, has inaugurated the rejuvenated Masaorambu stream at Madhvarayapuram on the outskirts of Coimbatore. The Masaorambu is one of the 34 perennial feeder streams of the Noyyal river, carrying freshwater from the Western Ghats. Over the years, the stream's flow was impeded by dense vegetation and sedimentation. Vanitha Mohan, managing trustee of Siruthuli, said through a comprehensive restoration effort, 5.7 km of the stream was cleared, desilted and widened to restore its natural flow. Seven check dams were refurbished in Phase 1, creating 10 crore litres of additional water storage capacity. She said this would revive more than 300 acres of previously fallow land, generating an incremental income of Rs 12.5 lakh through renewed cultivation. 'More than 100 farmers in the region are expected to save more than Rs 75 lakh collectively, averaging Rs 75,000 per farmer, by reducing dependency on external water sources. Titan Company Limited is the CSR sponsor of this impactful initiative," she said. Phase 2 will include construction of three new check dams, further augmenting water security and storage. 'The restoration ensures steady freshwater flow and active groundwater recharge, directly benefiting 3,700 acres of farmland across nine villages. This will also provide reliable water access for wildlife," she added. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
SUBCON 2025 offers new business opportunities for MSMEs in Coimbatore
SUBCON 2025, a a sub-contracting expo that connects MSMEs and large industries in Coimbatore, offers an opportunity for the Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs) to know more about value-added products that they can supply for large industries, say the organisers of the event. As many as 17 large industries and 230 MSMEs are taking part in SUBCON 2025, displaying their products in 250 stalls. Vanitha Mohan, chairperson of Pricol, inaugurated the ninth edition of the three-day expo, organised by the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association, here on Wednesday. Over 10,000 visitors are expected to visit the fair that has exhibitors from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, and Telangana putting up stalls. The exhibition this year has seen a rise of 8 % - 10% in participation. J. Sanjeevi Kumar, chairman of SUBCON 2025, said the engineering sector in Coimbatore is currently facing a slowdown and the MSME unit owners have an opportunity to get more orders through the fair without travelling to other cities. At least 60 % of the MSMEs in Coimbatore are indirect suppliers to large industries. They have an opportunity and scope to become direct suppliers and get into value added products. 'If the MSME unit has a quality product, it can become a direct supplier to a large unit without any hassle,' he said. The number of visitors is expected to go up on Saturday and Sunday. The event is supported by the Ministry of MSME, PPDC, NSIC, FaMeTN, COSISSIA Defence Innovation and Atal Incubation Centre (CDIIC), NITI Aayog and Atal Innovation Mission (AIM).
