Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan has reportedly adopted Adigathur village in Tiruvallur district. This is the first village adopted by the party. Reports say, the village is leading in groundwater conservation and several women from the village were honoured during the party's Women's Day celebrations in Royapettah, Chennai. As part of the adoption program, the party will provide basic amenities required for the village.