This is a magical moment — not because it is a significant water body, but because it was created through a true convergence model.
Raah Foundation bore the cost of excavation, while the Gram Panchayat of Nimon supported the pond liner and fencing. In addition, the Gram Panchayat also facilitated MGNREGA support — generating significant savings that can now be reinvested into building an amphitheatre and an interpretation centre at the Nimon Biodiversity Park.
This is what collaborative governance looks like — where every rupee multiplies impact.
Nimon is a village located in Chandvad Taluk of Nashik district in Maharashtra. This gram panchayat is located 23 km from sub district headquarter Chandvad and 83 km from district headquarter Nashik. The state capital Mumbai, is 254 km away.
We need this collaborative effort in the form of a convergence model in Kodagu badly to regenerate our once verdant forests and water bodies therein – using a similar convergence model. The District Administration, Forest Officials, political leaders and community organizations like Coorg Wildlife Society, Akhila Kodava Samaja, College of Forestry, Ponnampet amongst others could join hands and make this happen. It will take time but will be a genuine longer term solution to tackle the Human Animal conflict issue. – CLN Newsdesk.
Great commitment by Raha Foundation in preserving water bodies,,,an inspiring example for all of us. Though this initiative was carried out in Maharashtra, it clearly shows what dedicated associations can achieve. We urge active associations and clubs in Coorg to focus on similar environmental initiatives, especially waterbody conservation, garbage management,instead of limiting activities to routine tournaments,festivals or pilgrimages.
*Without Mother Earth we must understand that the human species cannot survive*