OUR TEAM
Mr NAVEEN ANANDAN
Founder
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:
In the past five years of our ecosystem project, we embarked on the restoration of water tanks, channel resto ration, and enhancing farmers' livelihoods and welfare in Thanjavur and Pudukkottai districts. Our project has a strong vision and mission centered around restoring the lakes of Vaigai and Cauvery, creating Miyawaki forests, executing Mission 1000 Lakes Restoration, addressing severe climate crises, and rebuilding biodiversity. Our ancestors have created 10,000 water bodies equivalent to naturally occurring water bodies. We aim to restore and maintain the remaining 20,000 water bodies in collaboration with local stakeholders and like-minded teams.
Mr KARTHIKEYAN VELSAMY
President
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:
With KAIFA, our aim is to restore all lakes, replenish water levels, and recharge groundwater. We envision a future where my children and the next generation do not suffer from water crises. Farmers should not face scar city of either groundwater or surface water. Our plan includes palm tree cultivation across water bodies to make optimal use of available water resources. While we have sufficient water, our challenge lies in effective water management. We advocate that everyone should engage in water management practices to ensure equitable access to this vital resource.
Mr PRABAKARAN K
Secretary
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Capture rain where and when it falls. Save every droplet. Cauvery and rain are our sources for sustainable drink ing water, groundwater, and surface water. Our goal is to implement this strategy across all districts. Our most significant resources are community mapping and the use of excavators. With the support of local communities, we have successfully restored all water bodies.
Mr THANGA KANNAN M
Treasurer
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:
With KAIFA, we can nationalize tree plantation efforts and increase action and awareness among school children, at mass gatherings, and during functions like marriages and birthdays. Bulk tree saplings are essen tial for large-scale plantation projects, offering a cost-effective and efficient way to plant numerous trees simul taneously. They play a crucial role in mitigating climate change, fostering biodiversity, enhancing soil quality, and providing economic benefits through timber and non-timber forest products. These saplings can be sourced from specialized nurseries or forestry departments dedicated to producing tree saplings for planta tion activities.
Capt. ASHOK RAJA
Project Director
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Water is essential for life and vital for restoring soil fertility and biodiversity. KAIFA aims to address climate mitigation issues, national and global water tank and river restoration, and conduct research on the impact of climate change on water resources. This includes studying water quality, storage, flooding, drought, and their effects on public health in collaboration with other research organizations focused on climate change.
Mr SHAJAKHAN
Deputy secretary
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Absolutely, KAIFA's team can accomplish lake restoration, water channel restoration, mangrove cultivation, Miyawaki forest creation, and the welfare of farmers and fishermen. With dedicated teamwork, these initiatives can be effectively implemented and sustained. Committing full-time efforts for KAIFA is a noble and impactful decision that can lead to significant positive changes in the environment and the lives of communities involved.
Dr. BALATHANDAYUTHAPANI
Environmental Scientist
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Your PhD in environmental studies provides a strong foundation for conducting research on critical issues such as climate mitigation, monsoon failure, and scaling up water and sanitation management, particularly with a focus on vertical takeoff. Additionally, your expertise in Impact Assessment of Climate Change on Hydro-meteo rological Processes and Water Resources in India is highly relevant and impactful.To further your goals, you can initiate awareness campaigns among college and school students on a mass level. Your commitment to utilizing your knowledge and experience for the betterment of society, particularly in areas related to climate change and water resources management, is commendable and has the potential to inspire positive change at both local and global levels.
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Mr AARON
Techie
FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:
I am doing in this organization, to develop digital solutions, Technology Implementation, Data Management and Developing digital strategies for outreach, awareness campaigns, including managing all social media plotforms and websites.