Sriperumbudur – Rejuvenation of Water Bodies: A Tool for Social Initiatives, a promising ESG case in the making Puthiya Thalaimurai Foundation & Hyundai Mobis
Date: 25 June 2026
Though late for a nation like India – that is endowed with a rich culture and heritage- the first water body census conducted in 2018 ( seven decades after our Independence ) by the Ministry of Jal Sakthi was revealing and enlightening in many ways. According to the Census report, Tamil Nadu has the maximum number of lakes in India that Tamil Nadu has the maximum number of States and However, many traditional water bodies that once supported villages have gradually deteriorated due to encroachment, silt accumulation, weed growth, and inadequate maintenance.
Through the Government Schemes and Corporate CSR programmes of Indian Inc, Tamil Nadu is actively undertaking massive water body rejuvenation initiatives to combat urban flooding, prevent seawater intrusion, and secure long-term drinking water supplies. The CSR Project undertaken by Puthiya Thalaimurai Foundation for Hyundai Mobis through an MoU signed in April 2026, is an important initiative. The project focuses on the restoration and rejuvenation of Kannan Thangal Eri in Thathanoor Village, Puthu Eri in Palnallur Village, and Nayakan Thangal Eri in Echoor Village, all located in Sriperumbudur Taluk, Kanchipuram District. While the primary objective is water conservation and ecological restoration, the initiative goes beyond lake rejuvenation and aims to create a comprehensive model for rural social development.
