Our Milestones
Our Milestones
Jun 2021
LAUNCH OF NELLAI NEERVALAM
Nellai Neervalam is a unique community engagement and management framework for water security and ecological conservation designed and developed by the District Administration, Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu. The initiative was launched by Hon'ble Minister for Industries Mr. Thangam Thennarasu on 30th June 2021
Jul 2021
PETTAI MULLIKULAM RESTORATION
Important waterbodies such as Udayarpatti Pond and Pettai Mullikkulam within the Tirunelveli city were taken up for restoration and rejuvenation.
Dec 2021
TRAILS OF TAMIRABARANI - Book Launch
“Trails of Tamiraparani” is an attempt to capture the myriad hues of the landscape, the travails of the past, its glorious heritage, and the prosperity of the region. The book comprises four chapters—Ainthinai, Panpadu, Varalaru, and Vazhviyal as enshrined in the ancient Tamil Sangam literature. Ainthinai (landscapes), captures the five vivid landscapes of Tirunelveli from the mountains to the shores, while Panpadu (culture) reminisces the symbols of past glory. Varalaru (history) offers a glimpse into the transition from Tinnevelly to Tirunelveli and Vazhviyal is a colorful narrative of people, culture, and livelihoods.
Jan 2022
VEINTHANKULAM ISLAND TREE PLANTATION
Planting trees is a solution for many environmental campaigns in recent years. Various types of saplings are planted in different parts of Tirunelveli district by our collector Mr.V.Vishnu on the occasion of World Environment Day. The saplings were planted at the eco park at Veinthaan Kulam in Palayamkottai, Thattaparai in Veeravanallur Town Panchayat and a few other locations on the day.
Mar 2022
MEENDUM MANJAPAI
There are many proverbs and quotes to avoid plastic like “Do something drastic, cut the plastic!” We are just reading and not following but our Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has launched the ‘Meendum Manjappai’ scheme to promote the use of cloth bags by the public and discourage the use of plastic bags.
Mar 2022
WORLD WATER DAY 'KAVI ARANGAM' & TREE PLANTATION
A big change will be there when we start taking every effort to conserve water. We will regret our actions later when we do not save water today. Our beloved collector Mr. V.Vishnu has joined to celebrate world water day at kallidaikurichi in Tirunelveli. Students were made aware about the need to protectThamirabarani river, Importance of water use, Water Pollution How to use water sparingly?
May 2022
TREE WALK WITH STUDENTS OF DEAF SCHOOL
Collector V. Vishnu organized and inaugurated21 students from Florence Swainson High School for the Deaf, who had an experience of a lifetime when they visited the Kalakad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve to commemorate the birthday of the 'Birdman of India'. Salim Ali.
Jun 2022
CYCLE RALLY TIRUNELVELI - PAPANASAM
Collector V. Vishnu and Corporation Commissioner P. Vishnu Chandran pedalled about 18 km on Saturday to create awareness among the public about the need to protect Thamirabarani, other water bodies, birds and heritage structures along the river. “We will continue to hold cycle rallies on Sundays to explain to the public the need to preserve nature and heritage. Also, this rally will encourage them to be physically fit,” said Mr. Vishnu.
Aug 2022
MIRACLE WELL
In Tirunelveli district, Last year during the northeast monsoon, 3 thousand cubic feet of water came per second. Even after several days of water coming, the miracle well is not full. After this they appointed IIT professors to study this miracle well. The IIT team has been examining the miracle well and more than 50 wells around it for the last 3 months with sophisticated instruments and cameras. Through this they have obtained various information.
Sep 2022
Volunteers Training Program
Collector Vishnu said that the volunteers should know the preciousness of water and restore Thamirabarani without changing its age. Officers and volunteers who took Social Justice Day pledge under the leadership of Collector Vishnu during the training for volunteers. Over 250 volunteers have participated in this training.
Sep 2022
CLEAN-UP OF TAMIRABARANI BY SCHOOL STUDENTS
District Collector Vishnu appreciated the task of cleaning Thamirabarani on behalf of Shankar nagar High School students. On the occasion of World Rivers Day, District Administration, Nellai Neervalam Sankarnagar Higher Secondary School National Student Corps NCC, NSS, National Green Force, Junior Red Grass in association with Government Pensioners Association has cleaned Thamirabarani river
Sep 2022
WORLD RIVERS DAY WATER CONCLAVE
World River Day is celebrated to spread awareness on water bodies and to promote their conservation. On the occasion of World River Day a seminar was held on the topic of “Nellai Neer Valam Sangamam” on behalf of Nellai Neer Valam which is brought by initiative of the district Collector V.Vishnu
Oct 2022
River side cleaning by students
175 school students done river side cleaning.They have removed nearly 12 bags of plastic waste from river side in kurukkudurai
Oct 2022
Tree plantation in chenkulam
District Collector Thiru.V.Vishnu,IAS Inaugurated tree plantation program in chenkulam kapaliparai village near pappakudi.350 tree saplings planted with help of volunteers
Oct 2022
Dialogue series women in eco development
Tmt.Latha Mathivanan, State Green Committee member speak about women participation in eco development at West gate of palayamkottai fort
Nov 2022
Inauguration of my wild school yard
District Collector Thiru V.Vishnu IAS inaugurated my wild school yard in Sacred Heart Hr sec school panakudi
Dec 2022
Rain water harvesting innagural function
Our district Collector V.Vishnu IAS innagurated Roof Top Rain Water Harvesting and Recharge pits in 10 govt schools
Jan 2023
Awareness program in papanasam
Awareness program conducted in papanasam by nellai neervalam volunteers regarding prevention of the river from waste
Jul 2024
DRINKABLE TAMIRABARANI
Tirunelveli District Collector Vishnu Venugopal said, “The idea is to rejuvenate not just the Thamirabarani but all the waterbodies in the riverscape of Tirunelveli. We are doing that now because extensive water testing parameters have now shown that the river water is of bathing quality. The aim is to bring it up to drinking water standards by 2024.