Challenges
- Entire Perambalur is rain-fed drought prone
- Only 1/3 of cultivated land receives irrigation
- Monopolization of cash crops – cotton and maize has depleted soil wealth
- Kannapadi Tank – the primary source of irrigation and ground water for surrounding villages of Thenur neglected
Payir’s Intervention
- Demonstration farm for organic farming setup in 5 acres
- Introduced vermi-composting and drip irrigation technique in Thenur
- Knowledge transfer to around 450 farmers on cultivation of vegetables and cereals
- Prepared detailed analysis of Kannapadi tank and submitted to District
- Demonstrated Afforestation projects for the village