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Business Sakhi training conducted under the Capri project at Kishanganj, Baran. Pulse processing unit inaugurated in Madavra Lalitpur in the presence of SDM Chandra Bhushan. New Production house inaugurated in Nurabad, Muraina (MP), in collaboration with JK Tyres. Insightful interactions between members of Bindi International and our production sakhis during recent field visit to Badabanda & Kankarda Village (Baran) Community Awareness Camp organized in 8 new villages in association with UN Women under 'Build Back Better' project. Goat Farmers Training conducted at Jara and Dangdiroli (Seondha) with KVK scientists. Training and animal feed distribution program organized at the Manjari office in Sarmathura, for 100 scheduled tribe goat farmers. Manjari wins the 'Excellence in CSR and sustainability award for women empowerment, at the 10th National CSR Leadership Congress & Awards.

Drinking water

Water solution for Drinking and Domestic use
for both Humans and Cattle

Drinking Water Context and Reality

A safe and clean water supply is the backbone of a healthy nation, yet it is highly underprioritized all over the World. To prioritize access to clean water and sanitation, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDG) put into goal 6 which is intended to be achieved by 2030. But villages like Ruppura, and Ganpat Khera were still waiting for getting access to clean water with a tap water connection. In lack of access to tap water connections, they are forced to travel kilometers to fetch water from nearby sources.

Changes

The initiative has a huge contribution to reducing the drudgery of fetching water, saving 2-3 hours daily, reducing psychological pressure, reducing conflict, etc., and most importantly enhancing women’s dignity. Now, each household availed clean drinking water on a regular basis at their doorstep, and animals also got clean water whenever they required it. The initiative helped them earn their daily wages which they lost earlier in the excessive time spent in fetching water. There are several other changes that are beyond traditional measurement tools.

Drinking Water initiative

Manjari Foundation facilitated the drinking water program which helped marginalized households to access clean and safe drinking water. After that, a detailed scope of work has been created by the team. Where a detailed survey was conducted based on technical aspects which included – the identification of a suitable water source, a suitable place for constructing a water tank, length of pipe for each household, RO connection, facilities for cattle drinking water, etc. Based on the survey report and the need for water for each household which was calculated based on 60 liters of water for each person per day. After that in both villages two water tanks 32 KL in Roopura and 25 KL in Ganpat Khera villages constructed. A technical and feasibility study was done for ensuring the quality and quantity of water. Based on the laboratory report tube wells have been dug in both villages. As per the hydrologist report the water level, availability, and quality also is good. As we know and understand solar-based energy sources are always environmentally sustainable and cost-effective as well. Based on this principle we have installed the solar plant of 5HP for both villages. This is helping to reduce electricity and recurring cost for the community.

Drinking Water initiative

To improve the quality of life of vulnerable communities in villages

Women Institution Initiative

Manjari Foundation started a nonprofit organization working in these villages way back in 2016 through the formation of a Self-Help Group and federating them in village organization and federation. During one of the village organizations, women raises the issue of drinking water in their village, which was very pertinent for all members. After listening to and knowing the challenge Manjari Foundation team approached the PNB housing ltd. for supporting the villagers to access clean water. In this regard, the organization proposed rupees 2200 per household with the discussion with SHG and other village members in the village organization meeting.

Water tank, Pipe Water to each household, and RO installation for drinking

After that, a detailed scope of work has been created by the team. Where a detailed survey was conducted based on technical aspects which included – the identification of a suitable water source, a suitable place for constructing water tank, length of pipe for each household, RO connection, facilities for cattle drinking water, etc. Based on the survey report and need for water for each household was calculated based on 60 liters of water for each person per day. After that in both villages two water tanks 32 KL in Roopura and 25 KL in Ganpat Khera villages constructed. A technical and feasibility study was done for ensuring the quality and quantity of water. Based on the laboratory report tube wells have been dug in both villages. As per the hydrologist report the water level, availability, and quality also is good. As we know and understand solar-based energy sources are always environmentally sustainable and cost effective as well. Based on this principle we have installed the solar plant of 5HP for both villages. This is helping to reduce electricity and recurring cost for the community.

All lives Matter

Based on the principle of all lives matter whether human, animal, or bird as well. Pani Panchayat strongly applies this in their planning and execution of the initiative. They have created six water points where all animals and birds can access clean water as per their requirement. Management and Sustainability After several capacity building initiatives SHG members formed a Pani Panchayat an institution that will govern the water initiative in the village. This Pani Panchayat consists of 15 members of which 70 percent are women and 30 percent are men. Pani Panchayat played an active role in the planning, execution, and monitoring of the project. Now Pani Panchayat is managing all operational things of the initiative, Pani Panchayat started to collect a water tariff from each family, so that in the future all maintenance and management things can be managed sustainably. Pani Panchayat is leading for behavior change aspects as well which is very important in post-installation management of the water infrastructure, efficient use, and adoption of health and hygiene practices as well.

Changes

The initiative has a huge contribution to reducing the drudgery of fetching water, saving 2-3 hours daily, reducing psychological pressure, reducing conflict, etc., and most importantly enhancing women’s dignity. Now, each household availed clean drinking water on a regular basis at their doorstep, and animals also got clean water whenever they required it. The initiative helped them earn their daily wages which they lost earlier in the excessive time spent in fetching water. There are several other changes that are beyond traditional measurement tools.

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