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Cost Effective Solution to save Coconut trees during forth coming water scarcity months due to El Niño : Olla Irrigation - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Droughts. 🏺 Echoes of Ancient Clay pot Irrigation Long before the term olla entered agricultural vocabulary, ancient Tamil farmers practiced remarkably similar methods. In Sangam‑era Tamilakam, clay vessels called “ māṇ paṇai ” or “kulam paṇai” were used to store and seep water near tree roots - especially for coconut, banana, and areca palms.   These pots were often placed in earthen basins (thottam) lined with coir, husk, and leaf mulch, creating a natural moisture‑retention system. Inscriptions and temple garden records from regions like Pollachi, Thanjavur, and Madurai mention such paṇai neer vaḻi (pot‑water channels) as part of sustainable irrigation networks.  This continuity of wisdom - from ancient Tamil pot irrigation to modern olla systems -  shows how indigenous knowledge can guide regenerative farming in the...
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EcoWarrior - Mr. Yoganathan from Marudhamalai, Coimbatore

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Mr.Yoganathan, bus conductor from Coimbatore has planted more than 50,000 trees and created Environmental awareness in Tamilnadu especially among students and children.
He had been recognized for this achievement by Indian Government and was awarded "Eco-Warrior Award".
Mr. Yoganathan with his award - (www.dinamalar.com)

I had personally heard of his work from team members in Pollachi.

Good work Mr. Yoganathan.

Bharathiar University - Environmental Science Department - Near Marudhamalai - This is where I did my M.Phil degree and we planted these trees as small saplings during that time (1991):








Makesh Karuppiah, Ph.D
Environmental Scientist
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PKV said…
Good job done Mr Yoganathan! Your contributions to the World could not be ignored by just a Thanks! We are inspired to plant trees because of your action. Feel free to be in touch with us to generate a Green Revolution! Kudos! -
Best Wishes,
Ambaiboy
June 20, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Unknown said…
Hi guys, i really came to know about Mr. Yoganathan today (27.02.09)on an interview in Kalaigar TV. I was amazed, surprised, astonished, Happier, proud, hearing his work towards our nature hats off. i really cant stop speaking about his service. He is the one, i wish to call him as GOD.

I would like to speak to him.

If anyone knows his contact number pls let me know my mobile number is 9941911457.

Iam proud that i also live along with him in the same region.

Regards,
Naveen.S
February 26, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Kiran Prasad said…
+919443091398 this is his no
April 16, 2010 at 4:30 AM
Makesh said…
Thank you Kiran. Now it will be very easy to contact him.
April 16, 2010 at 7:20 AM
Unknown said…
Good head start for the beginning, long way to go.
July 16, 2019 at 10:39 PM
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