JalaSpandana initiated the idea of promoting SRI paddy cultivation method in Lower Bhavani Irrigation Project (LBP) in CauveryBasin in Tamil Nadu through the local agencies. The federation of farmers of LBP water users associations is well established users institution voluntarily formed by the representatives of WUAs in LBP. Command area. There are 44 water users associations in LBP command area spread across 2.7 lakh acres. JalaSpandana through its State chapter called ‘Tamilaga Velan Neevala Niruvanam’ promoted the idea of SRI practice in LBP command area with the help of water users associations. The LBP federation showed keen interest in promoting SRI and allocate funds to this activity. Another local body working on organic farming called  ‘Farmers Organic Network Federation’ headed by Mr. Selvam joined the venture. The consortium of JalaSpandana, TVNN, LBP Federation, FONF carried out this SRI programme in LBP command area. In this programme 46 farmers with an area of 72.00 acres covering 20 water users associations undertook SRI.