This presentation elaborates the need to work in water sector for addressing the health challenges in water quality affected area. This also provides technological option and operational model which have potential to scale.
National workshop on community based water management in rajasthanSubhash Jain
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Potential of traditional water harvesting structures to meet drinking water challenge in desert region. This work was carried out by Safe Water Network in association with BCT.
Community Water Management: Arvari Basin, IndiaAlison Prior
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A presentation demonstrating the importance of community and traditional practices in water management. Important discussion about the environmental, social and economic changes observed in the region as a result of this community action. Check out http://www.theflowpartnership.org/ to see how you can take action with your community!
The management of water in urban India - some possibilitieszenrain man
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This document discusses sustainable water management and conservation. It addresses water issues from social, technical, institutional, financial, legal, and ecological perspectives. Specifically, it notes that groundwater provides over 60% of total water needs and over 85% of drinking water needs in many cities. However, groundwater is often poorly managed. The document calls for mapping micro-watersheds and sub-aquifers to develop management plans, protecting aquifers from pollution, and harvesting rainwater, such as through the use of rain barrels on rooftops. Overall, the document advocates for integrated, sustainable water resource management.
This document discusses the challenges of rapid urbanization for water management. More than half the world's population now lives in urban areas, with most growth occurring in developing country cities that gain an average of 5 million new residents per month. As cities expand, they place increasing demands on water sources, often drawing water from farther distances and depleting groundwater reserves. Cities also generate large volumes of wastewater but sanitation infrastructure is lacking, leading to widespread water pollution. The document argues that cities should be viewed not just as "sinks" but also potential "sponges" if wastewater is safely reused. Closing nutrient and water loops between cities and surrounding agricultural areas could help mitigate environmental impacts while improving resource use.
This document discusses water resources in the GCC region and Egypt. It notes that the GCC has only 1% of the world's renewable water resources to support 5% of the global population. Desalination is critical to meeting water demand, with 60% of global desalination capacity located in the Middle East. The document outlines various desalination technologies used, including multi-stage flash distillation, reverse osmosis, and electrodialysis. It also discusses wastewater treatment and reuse in the region.
This document discusses rural water supply systems in India. It describes centralized and decentralized water supply systems. Decentralized systems are preferred for rural areas as they have lower costs, distribute water closer to the source, and are easier to maintain. Specific decentralized technologies discussed include biosand filters and chlorination. The document also examines a case study of water supply challenges in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra and how the Jalswarajya project improved access to safe drinking water for many villages in the area.
Innovative participatory community managed drinking water delivery approach i...India Water Portal
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The document provides an overview of WASMO's innovative community-managed drinking water delivery approach in rural Gujarat. It discusses the drinking water challenges in Gujarat including uneven availability, quality issues, and seasonal scarcity. It then summarizes WASMO's efforts to empower communities and ensure sustainable water sources through capacity building, various technological solutions, partnerships with NGOs, and a focus on water quality surveillance.
This document discusses solutions for providing clean drinking water and sanitation in India. It proposes using silver nanoparticle water purification plants that can produce affordable drinking water. It also recommends establishing eco-sanitation toilets that reuse waste and produce fertilizer. Challenges include ensuring equal access for all villages and populations during implementation across India. Pipelines and passes may help address challenges until the systems are fully established.
The document discusses rural water supply and sanitation in the state. It summarizes a Rs.792.25 crore APRWSS project approved by the state government with World Bank assistance to improve rural water supply services in six districts, benefiting over 2.1 million people. It also lists 14 water testing laboratories in the districts and provides an overview of the National Rural Drinking Water Programme and its components like coverage, water quality, sustainability, and support activities.
Environment and Health Status in Urban and Rural IndiaGAURAV. H .TANDON
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Rural and urban areas in India face significant issues with water access and sanitation. In rural areas, most people lack piped water access and must collect water from sources like open wells or hand pumps, often spending significant time fetching water. Water quality is also an issue, with problems like arsenic contamination affecting millions of people. Sanitation infrastructure is similarly lacking, with most rural Indians practicing open defecation. In urban areas, piped supplies are unreliable and many cities face severe water shortages. Water theft and leakage exacerbate the problems in urban water systems. Overall, access to clean drinking water and sanitation remains inadequate in both rural and urban India.
This document discusses water issues and management in India. It notes that while India has large total water resources, availability and access are uneven both temporally and spatially. Population growth and increasing demand from agriculture, industry and domestic sectors are exacerbating water stress. Groundwater overexploitation is a major problem, with over 30 million wells. The document calls for more sustainable and equitable water management based on principles of social and environmental responsibility. It proposes a framework where industries view themselves as part of the broader water ecosystem and engage in sustainable practices both within and outside their facilities.
Ecosan ,rainwater harvesting,water in Rural Karnataka,Izenrain man
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Both access to water and the access to sanitation remains a challenge to a majority of househols in rural Karnataka, India With groundwater as a major source for over 90 % of the habitations primarily through deep borew-wells and the need for scarce energy to pump this water to cisterns , intermittent water supply is the order of the day The only way households can access water is by storing it STORAGE DETERMINES ACCESS. Rinwater harvesting is one way to augment supply especially in the rainy season The rainwater tank also doubles up as a storage system in the non -rainy season .
Sanitation is a big challenge since all of it is water borne and requires water for ablution purpose too. One way to overcome that is by using a source separating Ecosan system which requires very little water and also converts urine as a fertilizer.
Urban India faces a water crisis, with only 51% of daily water needs met by public supply on average. Most of the sewage generated is released untreated, amounting to 70% of sewage or 62000 MLD. This causes health and environmental issues. To address this, the document proposes shifting to a circular water system where wastewater is treated and resources like water and energy are recovered from sludge through technologies like sludge to energy. This can achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, as seen in a case study of Bengaluru where a sludge to energy scenario could achieve a 99% reduction in emissions by 2035. However, implementing such systems faces challenges of lack of coordination between different ministries and
This presentation proposes solutions to improve access to clean drinking water and sanitation in India. It is presented by 5 students from Shankersinh Vaghela Bapu Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar. The presentation discusses current issues regarding water supply and sanitation in both rural and urban areas of India. It then proposes concepts for solutions involving installing water treatment plants, bio-gas generators, and "toilet malls" to provide clean water and sanitation facilities while addressing sustainability and funding challenges. Metrics are provided to measure the impact of the proposed solutions.
DEWATS Decentralized waste water treatment technologyRajneesh Gautam
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This document presents a proposal for decentralized wastewater treatment in urban and rural areas. It discusses the increasing demand for water due to population growth and the opportunity to reuse 80% of water that becomes wastewater. The objectives are to study current sewage treatment, project future population and water demand, and design decentralized wastewater treatment plants. Calculations project Delhi's population to reach 28.6 million by 2025, increasing wastewater generation. The expected outcomes are analyzing the current sewage system and designing low-cost, low-energy decentralized plants suitable for any community. The conclusion is that decentralized plants providing reuse and recycling are more feasible than large centralized plants.
Community Managed DEWATS in Kathmandu Valley, NepalOswar Mungkasa
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Prepared by Freya Mills, Yasoda Shrestha and Luna Kansakar for Conference on DEWATS for Urban Environments in Asia, 25-28 May 2011 Crowne Plaza Galleria, Manila Philippines.
This document discusses issues related to water and sanitation in India. It notes that about 70% of the population lacks basic sanitation and access to safe drinking water, which costs India about 6.4% of its GDP annually. Several solutions are proposed, including seeking new water sources, reducing demand, recycling water, and improving sanitation through community-led programs. However, challenges remain in changing behaviors, ensuring access for all, and proper treatment of wastewater. Overall implementation will require increased infrastructure, education, community management, and addressing open defecation and lack of toilet use.
Water quality is a major issue for rural populations in India. While access to drinking water has improved, the quality is often poor, resulting in health problems. Over 700 million rural Indians get their water from over 1.4 million sources, but arsenic, fluoride, and other contaminants affect many habitations. Providing safe drinking water presents enormous challenges given India's diversity and development gaps. Community involvement is key to maintaining water quality through monitoring, hygiene practices, and simple remedial measures.
India faces increasing challenges in ensuring adequate water supply for its growing population and industries. Agricultural water usage accounts for 90% of total water use in India, much higher than the global average of 70%. Both industrial and agricultural sectors use water very inefficiently in India compared to other countries. Domestic water usage is also rising rapidly due to urbanization. At the same time, available water resources are under strain. Urgent action is needed to adopt more efficient irrigation techniques in agriculture, increase industrial water productivity, improve urban water distribution systems, expand wastewater recycling, and introduce volume-based water pricing to manage water demand sustainably.
The document discusses issues related to drinking water and sanitation in India. It notes that about 70% of the population lacks basic sanitation and 226 million people lack access to safe drinking water. Some of the proposed solutions discussed include seeking new water sources, reducing demand from agriculture/industry, recycling grey water, and implementing low-cost sanitation systems with community involvement. The solutions could help provide access to clean drinking water and sanitation for many but also face challenges like social acceptance and proper treatment of wastewater. Mitigation strategies and continued education efforts are needed.
The document discusses rural water and sanitation models in India. It proposes a model where waste generated by rural communities is sent to a biogas treatment plant, producing biogas and fertilizer. The biogas is then converted to electricity, which is distributed to nearby villages. This provides rural areas with sanitation facilities and a renewable power source. Water availability can be an issue in rural areas, so portable generators may be used to pump water from bore wells. The model aims to create a sustainable system where waste is used to generate resources like power and fertilizer for the community.
Agriculture Water Productivity "A Tool for Modernizing Irrigation and Water Management", World Bank, Land and Water Days in Near East & North Africa, 15-18 December 2013, Amman, Jordan
This document summarizes the National Drinking Water Mission in India. The key points are:
- The mission aims to provide safe drinking water to all rural individuals on a sustainable basis.
- It focuses on decentralization and community involvement through local governments to manage local water sources and systems.
- The program has various components like coverage, sustainability, water quality management, and operation and maintenance. Funding is provided to states based on rural population criteria.
- The goal is to ensure drinking water security at the household level through integrated water management and a decentralized approach.
Water conservation & management in rural Punjab_S.R. Aggarwal_Deptt. of Water...India Water Portal
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How Punjab is planning to cover the villages with piped water supply and improved sanitation through World Bank funding and community-based behavioural changes. A presentation by Er. S.R. Aggarwal, Chief Technical Coordinator, Deptt. of Water Supply & Sanitation, Govt of Punjab, at an event on water conservation organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce on August 19, 2015.
This document provides a summary of a presentation on providing clean drinking water and proper sanitation facilities in India. It outlines several key problems including that less than 50% of people have access to drinking water, 30% of rural populations lack access, water quality issues are widespread, and most cities do not treat wastewater before disposal. It also discusses gender and caste issues related to water collection. Diarrhea is a major cause of child death. The presentation proposes solutions like improving multiple water sources, rainwater harvesting, affordable toilets, and special technologies for diverse areas. It emphasizes the need for a holistic, networked approach involving various stakeholders.
The drafting process the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relating to water should resist overly rigid approaches to implementation and target setting which could limit development options for poor countries. Key challenges include realistic targets, carefully considering the local context to address the needs of the poor, and promoting sustainable water resources development in a way that values healthy ecosystems. Read IWMIs new report here: http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/Publications/Books/PDF/setting_and_achieving_water-related_sustainable_development_goals.pdf
Presentation by Peter G. McCornick & Julie van der Bliek at the Water for Food Conference, Seattle, October 19, 2014.
The document discusses rural water supply and sanitation in the state. It summarizes a Rs.792.25 crore APRWSS project approved by the state government with World Bank assistance to improve rural water supply services in six districts, benefiting over 2.1 million people. It also lists 14 water testing laboratories in the districts and provides an overview of the National Rural Drinking Water Programme and its components like coverage, water quality, sustainability, and support activities.
Environment and Health Status in Urban and Rural IndiaGAURAV. H .TANDON
油
Rural and urban areas in India face significant issues with water access and sanitation. In rural areas, most people lack piped water access and must collect water from sources like open wells or hand pumps, often spending significant time fetching water. Water quality is also an issue, with problems like arsenic contamination affecting millions of people. Sanitation infrastructure is similarly lacking, with most rural Indians practicing open defecation. In urban areas, piped supplies are unreliable and many cities face severe water shortages. Water theft and leakage exacerbate the problems in urban water systems. Overall, access to clean drinking water and sanitation remains inadequate in both rural and urban India.
This document discusses water issues and management in India. It notes that while India has large total water resources, availability and access are uneven both temporally and spatially. Population growth and increasing demand from agriculture, industry and domestic sectors are exacerbating water stress. Groundwater overexploitation is a major problem, with over 30 million wells. The document calls for more sustainable and equitable water management based on principles of social and environmental responsibility. It proposes a framework where industries view themselves as part of the broader water ecosystem and engage in sustainable practices both within and outside their facilities.
Ecosan ,rainwater harvesting,water in Rural Karnataka,Izenrain man
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Both access to water and the access to sanitation remains a challenge to a majority of househols in rural Karnataka, India With groundwater as a major source for over 90 % of the habitations primarily through deep borew-wells and the need for scarce energy to pump this water to cisterns , intermittent water supply is the order of the day The only way households can access water is by storing it STORAGE DETERMINES ACCESS. Rinwater harvesting is one way to augment supply especially in the rainy season The rainwater tank also doubles up as a storage system in the non -rainy season .
Sanitation is a big challenge since all of it is water borne and requires water for ablution purpose too. One way to overcome that is by using a source separating Ecosan system which requires very little water and also converts urine as a fertilizer.
Urban India faces a water crisis, with only 51% of daily water needs met by public supply on average. Most of the sewage generated is released untreated, amounting to 70% of sewage or 62000 MLD. This causes health and environmental issues. To address this, the document proposes shifting to a circular water system where wastewater is treated and resources like water and energy are recovered from sludge through technologies like sludge to energy. This can achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, as seen in a case study of Bengaluru where a sludge to energy scenario could achieve a 99% reduction in emissions by 2035. However, implementing such systems faces challenges of lack of coordination between different ministries and
This presentation proposes solutions to improve access to clean drinking water and sanitation in India. It is presented by 5 students from Shankersinh Vaghela Bapu Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar. The presentation discusses current issues regarding water supply and sanitation in both rural and urban areas of India. It then proposes concepts for solutions involving installing water treatment plants, bio-gas generators, and "toilet malls" to provide clean water and sanitation facilities while addressing sustainability and funding challenges. Metrics are provided to measure the impact of the proposed solutions.
DEWATS Decentralized waste water treatment technologyRajneesh Gautam
油
This document presents a proposal for decentralized wastewater treatment in urban and rural areas. It discusses the increasing demand for water due to population growth and the opportunity to reuse 80% of water that becomes wastewater. The objectives are to study current sewage treatment, project future population and water demand, and design decentralized wastewater treatment plants. Calculations project Delhi's population to reach 28.6 million by 2025, increasing wastewater generation. The expected outcomes are analyzing the current sewage system and designing low-cost, low-energy decentralized plants suitable for any community. The conclusion is that decentralized plants providing reuse and recycling are more feasible than large centralized plants.
Community Managed DEWATS in Kathmandu Valley, NepalOswar Mungkasa
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Prepared by Freya Mills, Yasoda Shrestha and Luna Kansakar for Conference on DEWATS for Urban Environments in Asia, 25-28 May 2011 Crowne Plaza Galleria, Manila Philippines.
This document discusses issues related to water and sanitation in India. It notes that about 70% of the population lacks basic sanitation and access to safe drinking water, which costs India about 6.4% of its GDP annually. Several solutions are proposed, including seeking new water sources, reducing demand, recycling water, and improving sanitation through community-led programs. However, challenges remain in changing behaviors, ensuring access for all, and proper treatment of wastewater. Overall implementation will require increased infrastructure, education, community management, and addressing open defecation and lack of toilet use.
Water quality is a major issue for rural populations in India. While access to drinking water has improved, the quality is often poor, resulting in health problems. Over 700 million rural Indians get their water from over 1.4 million sources, but arsenic, fluoride, and other contaminants affect many habitations. Providing safe drinking water presents enormous challenges given India's diversity and development gaps. Community involvement is key to maintaining water quality through monitoring, hygiene practices, and simple remedial measures.
India faces increasing challenges in ensuring adequate water supply for its growing population and industries. Agricultural water usage accounts for 90% of total water use in India, much higher than the global average of 70%. Both industrial and agricultural sectors use water very inefficiently in India compared to other countries. Domestic water usage is also rising rapidly due to urbanization. At the same time, available water resources are under strain. Urgent action is needed to adopt more efficient irrigation techniques in agriculture, increase industrial water productivity, improve urban water distribution systems, expand wastewater recycling, and introduce volume-based water pricing to manage water demand sustainably.
The document discusses issues related to drinking water and sanitation in India. It notes that about 70% of the population lacks basic sanitation and 226 million people lack access to safe drinking water. Some of the proposed solutions discussed include seeking new water sources, reducing demand from agriculture/industry, recycling grey water, and implementing low-cost sanitation systems with community involvement. The solutions could help provide access to clean drinking water and sanitation for many but also face challenges like social acceptance and proper treatment of wastewater. Mitigation strategies and continued education efforts are needed.
The document discusses rural water and sanitation models in India. It proposes a model where waste generated by rural communities is sent to a biogas treatment plant, producing biogas and fertilizer. The biogas is then converted to electricity, which is distributed to nearby villages. This provides rural areas with sanitation facilities and a renewable power source. Water availability can be an issue in rural areas, so portable generators may be used to pump water from bore wells. The model aims to create a sustainable system where waste is used to generate resources like power and fertilizer for the community.
Agriculture Water Productivity "A Tool for Modernizing Irrigation and Water Management", World Bank, Land and Water Days in Near East & North Africa, 15-18 December 2013, Amman, Jordan
This document summarizes the National Drinking Water Mission in India. The key points are:
- The mission aims to provide safe drinking water to all rural individuals on a sustainable basis.
- It focuses on decentralization and community involvement through local governments to manage local water sources and systems.
- The program has various components like coverage, sustainability, water quality management, and operation and maintenance. Funding is provided to states based on rural population criteria.
- The goal is to ensure drinking water security at the household level through integrated water management and a decentralized approach.
Water conservation & management in rural Punjab_S.R. Aggarwal_Deptt. of Water...India Water Portal
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How Punjab is planning to cover the villages with piped water supply and improved sanitation through World Bank funding and community-based behavioural changes. A presentation by Er. S.R. Aggarwal, Chief Technical Coordinator, Deptt. of Water Supply & Sanitation, Govt of Punjab, at an event on water conservation organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce on August 19, 2015.
This document provides a summary of a presentation on providing clean drinking water and proper sanitation facilities in India. It outlines several key problems including that less than 50% of people have access to drinking water, 30% of rural populations lack access, water quality issues are widespread, and most cities do not treat wastewater before disposal. It also discusses gender and caste issues related to water collection. Diarrhea is a major cause of child death. The presentation proposes solutions like improving multiple water sources, rainwater harvesting, affordable toilets, and special technologies for diverse areas. It emphasizes the need for a holistic, networked approach involving various stakeholders.
The drafting process the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) relating to water should resist overly rigid approaches to implementation and target setting which could limit development options for poor countries. Key challenges include realistic targets, carefully considering the local context to address the needs of the poor, and promoting sustainable water resources development in a way that values healthy ecosystems. Read IWMIs new report here: http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/Publications/Books/PDF/setting_and_achieving_water-related_sustainable_development_goals.pdf
Presentation by Peter G. McCornick & Julie van der Bliek at the Water for Food Conference, Seattle, October 19, 2014.
This document provides an overview of integrated watershed management and rainwater harvesting. It discusses India's water resources and challenges meeting future demand. Watershed development, modeling, and integrated management approaches are examined. Successful case studies from Jhabua, India are presented, showing how resources mapping, appropriate technologies, and management systems improved water security, agriculture productivity, and living conditions through a community-based approach. The integrated watershed management achieved water conservation and recharge objectives while promoting sustainable development.
This document discusses water quality and management. It defines safe and adequate water supplies according to the WHO. It then discusses issues with water quality in places like Africa, Asia, and Latin America where disinfected water is often contaminated. The document outlines various water quality variables and management recommendations. It emphasizes adopting water demand management approaches like reducing unaccounted water, leakage detection, and public awareness campaigns to more sustainably manage limited water resources.
The document provides an overview of water resource development in India. It discusses India's water resources and achievements in irrigation development. It notes that while irrigation potential created has increased, potential utilized remains lower. It also examines future water demand projections and issues around groundwater exploitation. It emphasizes the need for an integrated approach to development, improved management practices, efficient water use, and people's participation for sustainable utilization of water resources in India.
most important topic for more clearance of water quality standards which covers latest Indian and WHO guidelines and provides a real scenario of water standards in India and the recent advances made for purification of water in India and worldwide. The presentation is little bit lengthy but deals with all required aspects in short.
The document provides an overview of water resource development in India. It discusses India's water resources and achievements in irrigation development. It notes that while irrigation development has increased availability, future water demand is expected to exceed supply by 2025 unless better management practices are adopted. It emphasizes the need for more efficient water utilization, increased storage, integrated management, and people's participation to achieve sustainable development of water resources in India.
This document discusses integrated watershed management and rainwater harvesting in India. It provides an overview of India's water resources and challenges with increasing demand. Watershed development requires proper planning and management using an integrated approach. A case study of the Jhabua watershed project in Madhya Pradesh is presented, which used a three step approach of resource mapping, appropriate technologies, and a management information system. Through community participation and joint forest management, the project achieved increased water levels, higher agricultural productivity, and improved living conditions. Overall, the integrated watershed management approach promotes sustainable development through optimal resource use and local capacity building.
This document presents a sustainable small-scale irrigation model developed by students at VNIT Nagpur to address water scarcity issues faced by farmers in Maharashtra. The model involves treating sewage and wastewater using distillation without electricity to produce irrigation water. Treated water would be supplied to crops using a drip irrigation system to maintain optimal soil moisture. The sludge from treatment would be used as compost. The model aims to make water available during droughts and reduce farmer suicides by providing a self-sufficient irrigation solution.
The document discusses the issues of clean drinking water and sanitation in India. It notes that 36% of the world's population lacks improved sanitation and 768 million people use unsafe drinking water. It outlines causes such as water pollution and lack of awareness. Solutions proposed include installing solar-powered water pumps and raising awareness. Challenges include high costs, changing policies, and lack of technical skills, but mitigation efforts like private sector investment, training, and laws can help address these challenges.
This document discusses integrated watershed management and rainwater harvesting. It covers India's water resources, watershed development and modeling, integrated watershed management approaches, water conservation techniques, and provides a case study of a successful watershed management project in Jhabua, India. The key points are:
1) Integrated watershed management aims to manage water resources in an integrated way across river basins and account for all interests. It involves community participation and addresses social and economic issues.
2) Watershed modeling involves characterizing watersheds and using computer models to understand hydrological processes and inform management.
3) A case study of Jhabua, India showed how adopting techniques like water harvesting, re
This document discusses integrated watershed management and rainwater harvesting. It covers India's water resources, watershed development and modeling, integrated watershed management approaches, water conservation techniques, and provides a case study of a successful watershed management project in Jhabua, India. The key points are:
1) Integrated watershed management aims to manage water resources in an integrated way across river basins and account for all interests. It involves community participation and addresses social and economic issues.
2) Watershed modeling involves characterizing watershed parameters and using computer models to understand hydrological processes.
3) The case study in Jhabua showed that integrating appropriate technical measures with community participation and local capacity building can
This document discusses integrated watershed management and rainwater harvesting. It covers India's water resources, watershed development and modeling, integrated watershed management approaches, water conservation techniques, and provides a case study of a successful watershed management project in Jhabua, India. The key points are:
1) Integrated watershed management aims to manage water resources in an integrated way across river basins and account for all interests. It involves community participation and addresses social and economic issues.
2) Watershed modeling uses computer models and remote sensing to help plan and manage limited water resources.
3) A case study of Jhabua, India showed how integrated management including water conservation, reforestation, and
This document discusses various topics related to water conservation and management. It covers traditional urban energy issues in India, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, strategies for water conservation like rainwater harvesting and protecting groundwater, water-saving technologies, agricultural and commercial water applications, problems related to water waste, and the importance of watershed management.
Presented by IWMI's Ian W. Makin and Herath Manthrithilake at the INWEPF (The International Network for Water and Environment in the Paddy Field) Symposium 2015 Symposium held on November 3, 2015, in Negombo, Sri Lanka.
Presented by IWMI's Winston Yu at the WASAG Working Group on Agricultural Water Use Workshop, led by IWMI, held in CIHEAM-Bari, Valenzano, Italy, on February 25, 2020.
1) The document discusses providing safe drinking water and sanitation facilities to all people globally. It notes that more than 3.4 million people die each year from water, sanitation, and hygiene-related causes, with nearly 99% occurring in developing countries.
2) Some of the key causes outlined include lack of education and awareness, non-accessibility of proper resources and facilities, and lack of proper monitoring mechanisms. Poor sanitation and hygiene also lead to around 1.5 million deaths each year from diarrhea, with children under 5 most severely impacted.
3) Potential solutions discussed include rainwater harvesting, sewage treatment, expanding public toilets, increasing education and awareness campaigns, strengthening non-
SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES IN WATER SUPPLY & SANITATIONRAMSIDDARTHAN .
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1. The document discusses sustainable strategies for water supply and sanitation. It covers various topics including the importance of water, different water sources, the hydrological cycle, water distribution on Earth, portable water, domestic water uses, water pollution, and improving water quality.
2. It also discusses sustainability, factors affecting water source sustainability, elements of sustainability, ground and surface water harvesting systems, and a support model for selecting sustainable structures.
3. The document provides information on sanitation challenges in India, definitions of sanitation, steps to solve sanitation problems, available sanitation technologies, criteria for selecting technologies, and strategies for successful sanitation projects in developing countries.
As part of the seminar held by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in collaboration with IWMI, World fish and ICARDA Options for improving irrigation water efficiency for sustainable agricultural development.
Up scaling of water productivity in agriculture using water saving techniques Deepak Gaikwad
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This document summarizes research on improving water productivity in agriculture through water saving techniques. It discusses declining global freshwater resources and increasing water scarcity. It then covers the concept of water productivity, defined as the return per unit of water used. Key principles for improving water productivity include enhancing crop yields for each unit of water used, reducing non-beneficial water losses, and making effective use of rainfall and marginal water sources. Tables from studies show the effects of irrigation techniques, mulching, and deficit irrigation on crop yields and water use efficiency in crops like groundnut and maize.
Remote Staffing Challenges & How to Fix It.pdfjohn823664
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Considering remote staffing for your business? You'll get to know the challenges and discover actionable strategies to build a successful remote team.
It is practicable and will give you all the information you need to build and manage a remote/offshore team
Course content for BBA 5th Semester Students in Purbanchal University of Nepal in Subject "Entrepreneurship". Very Elaborative and descriptive for the convenience of students.
Professional website design company is an investment in growth.
Enhances UX, SEO, and mobile performance.
Establishes credibility and competitive advantage.
Discover how AI has revolutionized content marketing in 2025, transforming how brands connect with audiences through sophisticated, personalized experiences. This comprehensive presentation explores the cutting-edge advancements in generative AI that have reshaped the digital marketing landscape.
By 2025, AI models have reached unprecedented levels of sophistication, enabling the creation of hyper-personalized content that feels tailor-made for each individual user. From dynamic website experiences to personalized email campaigns, AI now analyzes vast amounts of data to predict user preferences and behaviors with remarkable accuracy.
The presentation delves into how predictive analytics has become the backbone of data-driven marketing decisions, allowing brands to anticipate customer needs before they even arise. Learn how e-commerce companies leverage AI to analyze purchase history, browsing habits, and seasonal trends to deliver perfect product recommendations at the perfect time.
Visual recognition technology has transformed how brands gather insights and develop digital products. Discover how AI-powered image search has revolutionized e-commerce, allowing customers to find products by simply uploading pictures rather than typing text queries.
The rise of AI-generated video content has been particularly dramatic, with video accounting for 82% of all global internet traffic in 2025. See how brands of all sizes now create high-quality, personalized video content at scale, delivering unique experiences to different audience segments simultaneously.
This presentation also examines how AI has democratized content creation, enabling small businesses to produce professional-quality content without technical expertise. From automated editing to AI-generated captions, learn how these tools have leveled the playing field in digital marketing.
Content optimization and A/B testing have been transformed by AI, with 49% of marketers now using these technologies to refine messaging and improve engagement rates. Explore how AI-driven SEO tools simplify keyword research and competitive analysis, helping marketers quickly draft content outlines optimized for search visibility.
The presentation concludes with insights into how AI search has evolved, with context-aware search engines better understanding user intent across different inputs. Learn how content creators are adapting their strategies to optimize for AI searches beyond traditional SEO.
Whether you're a marketing professional, business owner, or technology enthusiast, this presentation provides valuable insights into how AI-generated content is shaping the future of marketing in 2025 and beyond.
Role of youth in Sustainable Water Management presented in panel discussion India Water Week 2015
1. ROLE OF YOUTHS IN SUSTAINABLE WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
India Water Week, JANUARY 14, 2015
By Subhash Jain, Program Leader Email: sjain@safewaternetwork.org
2. Water is related to
Health
Economic growth
Food
Energy
All spheres of life
> 65% population below the age of 35
YOUTHS - WHY WATER
3. INDUSTRY ON A HIGH GROWTH PATH
SOLVING FOR
MILLIONS MORE
2010 2050 Global Growth
20
%
170%158%106%
78 %
8 %
6 %
8 % 9 %
9 %
13 %
68 %
Source: MoWR, FAO & UNESCO
4. GLOBAL WATER CRISIS
1 BILLION PEOPLE LACK ACCESS TO SAFE WATER
MILLIONS HAVE BEEN SPENT ON SOLUTIONS
NEARLY HALF FAIL WITHIN A YEAR OF LAUNCH
5. GAPS
POTENTIAL FOR RURAL OFF-GRID WATER SOLUTIONS
748 MILLION LACK ACCESS TO IMPROVED DW SOURCE
1.8 BILLION PEOPLE DRINK WATER FROM FAECALLY
CONTAIMINATED SOURCES*
*WHO GLASS 2014 & **CENSUS OF INDIA 2011
INDIA
138 MILLION HH LACK ACCESS TO TREATED WATER**
17.9 % HH TREATED WATER IS AVAILABLE**
38 MILLION PEOPLE ARE AFFECTED BY WATER BORN DISEASES
ANNUALY & 4,00,000 DEATHS CAN BE ATTRIBUTED DUE TO
CONTAIMINATED WATER*
6. SKILL AND EMPLOYMENT
SOLVING FOR
MILLIONS
MORE
RISING UNEMPLOYMENT
200 MILLION WITH OUT JOB MANY OUT OF EDUCATION
WIDENING SKILL GAPS
PROJECTED SHORTAGE OF ABOUT 83-86 MILLION HIGH-AND MEDIUM-SKILL AND
SURPLUS OF ABOUT 89-94 MILLION LOW-SKILL WORKERS BY 2020
HIGH NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN VULNERABLE EMPLOYMENT
ABOUT 1.5 BILLION PEOPLE ARE FACING POOR WORKING CONDITIONS AND SUBSISTENCE-
BASED LIVELIHOODS, MOSTLY IN THE INFORMAL SECTOR
Source: WBCSD, 2014
7. ACESS
SOLVING FOR
MILLIONS MORE
Source : Census 2011
30.8
13.3
51.9
4
24.3
22.2
48.9
4.5
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Piped
Well Water
Handpump/
Tubewell
Other Sources
Percentage
Rural Drinking Water Sources Coverage of
Population
2001
2011
Source : Available Government Data
0
10000
20000
30000
40000
50000
60000
70000
80000
90000
100000
195156
195661
196166
196974
197479
198085
198590
199297
199702
200207
200712
Rural Drinking Water Investments
Five Year Plan (INR in Crores)
Centre
State
Cumulative
1,19,567 Crores
in last 10 years
181% increase
9. SUSTAINABILITY
BRINGING
WATER TO HER
SOLVING FOR
MILLIONS MORE
Technology
(Clean)
Consumers
(meeting the
unmet needs
population
coverage, access
to all)
Operations
(minimizing
waste, prevention
pollution)
Environment
(Transparency &
Accountability-
quality control)
10. ACHIEVE CREDIBLE SCALE
77 STATIONS IN 3 STATES
Water challenges:
Fluoride
Nitrate
Salinity
Microbial
> 250,000 WITH ACCESS
11. COMMUNITY SAFE WATER SOLUTION
Locally owned and operated systems, with external
linkages as necessary
Provide safe water access to local communities
Use treatment technologies appropriate for water
quality challenges
Make water available to consumers at affordable
prices
12. iJAL STATION KIT
Water purification system
delivers to WHO standards
Small business skills training
iJal branding and consumer
activation programs
Remote monitoring system to
track and manage performance
Distribution to increase
consumer convenience
Serves safe water access to entire village
>2500 people
13. VALUE CHAIN
Incentives and capacity-building throughout the value chain
including cluster-level field support services:
14. LOCALY OWNED & OPERATED
LOCAL WATER
SOURCES
We help communities protect their
water sources for the long-term,
addressing challenges to quality
and sustainability.
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TARGET: sustainable source water
15. TREATMENT
TECHNOLOGY
We select responsive, cost-effective
technologies to purify the water by
eliminating a range of source water
contaminants.
LOCALY OWNED & OPERATED
TARGET: affordable and reliable
16. LOCAL
OPERATIONS
We develop the tools and skills
necessary for local operators
to own and operate Safe Water
Stations for the long term.
LOCALY OWNED & OPERATED
TARGET: <2% downtime
17. CONSUMER
FOCUSED
SOLUTIONS
We dont have beneficiaries
we have customers. Were committed
to providing our customers with
a reliable, affordable, convenient
source of drinking water.
LOCALY OWNED & OPERATED
TARGET: +75% household
participation
18. MAINTENANCE
RESERVES
Treated drinking water is priced
affordably to ensure universal
access while still covering
operating and maintenance costs
for future success.
LOCALY OWNED & OPERATED
TARGET: +25% operating margin
19. STANDARDIZING FOR SCALE
LOCAL SKILL
Standardized protocols
lacking
SOPs must align with
local skills
Local skills
development
Timely / accurate
performance data
Field, cluster and
management reporting
Timely and actionable
analysis
M&E
PROJECT MGMT
CONSUMER
DEMAND
SOURCE WATER
Efficient management
of field projects
Timely / accurate data
capture for analysis
Management system
for project life-cycle
Free water alternatives
Unwillingness to pay
Household participation
essential for financial
viability and improved
health
Reliable source water
supply
Local accountability for
source water
management
TECHNICAL TOOLKITS
TABLET PROJECT MGMT
REMOTE MONITORING
CONSUMER ACTIVATION WATER MANAGEMENT
20. Develop Decision Support System
(DSS) for selection of cluster/sites and
plan remedial measures
It encompasses rainfall, groundwater
interaction, conjunctive use
Tracking Water Level, TDS & pH
GIS information overlay
WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
21. Watershed area: 859 Sq Km
Micro-watershed: 16.5 Sq Km (3
SWS located)
Figure 1. Delineation of smaller watersheds: sub-watersheds
WATERSHED DELINEATION
22. *Indian Meteorological
Department
**Stations under study:
Nizampally, Gangirenigudem,
Gorikothapally
WATER BALANCE STUDY
Rainfall
Ground
water
recharge
2.2
Runoff
Surface
Storage
HH Consumption
0.11 Mm続/year
Livestock
0.06 Mm続/year
Crops 16.32+Evapo-transpiration Water received
14.8 Mm続/year
Volume in Million-cubic-meters/year
(Mm続/year)
Note: There are following limitations of this case study:
Information on vegetative cover and forest area is not available, this influences recharge to
ground water body and Evapo-transpiration
No data is available on canal water coming from outside of micro-watershed and return flow
from irrigation to ground water body
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24. Annual ground water withdrawal of iJal Stations in KL 5030
Percentage of use of annual precipitation 0.03%
Use of Chemical Fertilizer & Pesticide in Agriculture Average
tons/acre
0.52
Disposal of dissolved solids in the Reject water tons 0.04%
Percentage of dissolved solids from reject 2.8%
To offset the effect of 5K cubic meter water - 30 % water use efficiency in two hectare
paddy crop will bring the balance
Reject water from three Safe Water Stations is 0.04%, it is negligible and will not have any
negative impact
Improving water use efficiency in agriculture and optimum use of chemical fertilizers
recommended
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
25. TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING
OPERATIONAL FINANCIAL
CONSUMER LIVELIHOOD
100
96
67
57
Maintenance
Aware94
92
69
63
Post-launch
Available
Tried
Regular
users