Digital mapping of rivulets, other water sources completed in Keralam’s Kunnamangalam block panchayat

The Kunnamangalam block panchayat in Keralam’s Kozhikode has completed the digital mapping of its rivulets, streams and other water sources , setting a model for local bodies seeking to protect and rejuvenate their water resources through public participation.

The map was recently unveiled by Agriculture Minister T. Siddique and handed over the first copy to MLA M.A. Razak. Block panchayat Vice-President Vinod Padanilam presided over the function that witnessed the culmination of several months’ efforts by the community survey team members.

The mapping was carried out with the support of the Haritha Keralam Mission, with local residents helping identify and document the water channels and other sources within the block panchayat limits. The exercise, claimed to be the first such organised attempt in Kozhikode district, has provided a scientific record of the water resources and their present condition, while also bringing local knowledge into the conservation process.