Research-driven Plans for Resilient Water Systems

Composite Water Resource Management (CWRM) in Panchayats

Composite Water Resource Management (CWRM) is a structured, scientific, and community-focused approach designed to evaluate, conserve, utilize, and sustainably manage all water resources within a Panchayat. This includes surface water, groundwater, rainwater, soil moisture, irrigation systems, and environmental water flows.

The goal of CWRM is to ensure that every Panchayat achieves long-term water security, supports sustainable agriculture, and strengthens its ability to face climate-related risks such as drought, floods, and unpredictable rainfall.

Understanding CWRM

CWRM studies

Natural resources (rainfall, soil, aquifers, rivers, ponds, tanks)
Human usage patterns (agriculture, drinking water, livestock)
Environmental systems (watersheds, drainage lines, ecosystems)
Infrastructure performance (canals, check dams, borewells, OHTs)
Hydrological behaviour (water recharge, run-off, evaporation)

Objectives of CWRM

Ensure water availability for households, agriculture, and livestock
Improve water storage & groundwater recharge
Strengthen surface water bodies (ponds, tanks, canals)
Enhance irrigation efficiency
Build climate resilience
Promote sustainable water governance

Major Components of CWRM

Water Resource Inventory & Mapping

Water Supply & Demand Assessment

Water Balance Analysis

Water Harvesting & Conservation Interventions

Environmental & Ecological Measures

CWRM Completed for Our Panchayats – Detailed Summary

We have successfully carried out the Composite Water Resource Management (CWRM) exercise across all identified Panchayats. This initiative was designed to give every Panchayat a clear understanding of its water resources, challenges, and opportunities for sustainable development. Our work has gone beyond basic assessments—we have used scientific tools, GIS mapping, field surveys, community consultations, and technical analysis to build a complete water profile for each Panchayat.

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SNo	Districts	Available Number of Panchayat	Total No of Panchayats	Percentage (%)
1	ARIYALUR	61	201	30.35
2	CHENGALPATTU	86	359	23.96
3	COIMBATORE	83	228	36.40
4	CUDDALORE	140	683	20.50
5	DHARMAPURI	137	251	54.58
6	DINDIGUL	143	306	46.73
7	ERODE	137	225	60.89
8	KALLAKURICHI	89	412	21.60
9	KANCHIPURAM	54	274	19.71
10	KANNIYAKUMARI	41	95	43.16
11	KARUR	83	157	52.87
12	KRISHNAGIRI	156	352	44.32
13	MADURAI	120	420	28.57
14	NAGAPATTINAM	109	434	25.12
15	NAMAKKAL	120	322	37.27
16	PERAMBALUR	54	121	44.63
17	PUDUKKOTTAI	150	497	30.18
18	RAMANATHAPURAM	88	429	20.51
19	RANIPET	52	303	17.16
20	SALEM	168	343	48.98
21	SIVAGANGA	132	445	29.66
22	TENKASI	71	221	32.13
23	THANJAVUR	193	589	32.77
24	THE NILGIRIS	23	35	65.71
25	THENI	68	130	52.31
26	THIRUVALLUR	95	526	18.06
27	THIRUVARUR	122	430	28.37
28	TIRUCHIRAPPALLI	139	404	34.41
29	TIRUNELVELI	61	204	29.90
30	TIRUPATHUR	63	208	30.29
31	TIRUPPUR	116	265	43.77
32	TIRUVANNAMALAI	165	860	19.19
33	TUTICORIN	98	403	24.32
34	VELLORE	103	252	40.87
35	VILLUPURAM	134	693	19.34
36	VIRUDHUNAGAR	118	450	26.22
	TOTAL	3772	12527	30.11

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