Challenge
Addressing Water Woes in Rural Meghalaya
Water scarcity and contamination pose severe health risks in rural Meghalaya. Diarrhea, fluorosis, cholera, hepatitis A, and trachoma are rampant due to inadequate and contaminated water supplies. The Smart Village Movement, in collaboration with Watsan, undertakes the challenge of finding cost-effective water and sanitation solutions to combat these issues.
SVM Solution
Launching the Water Testing Pilot Project
In response to the critical water challenges, SVM initiated the Safe Drinking Water project with partner Watsan, who provided the necessary water testing kits for this project. The primary goal is to conduct water testing in 50 SVM treatment villages, aiming to identify and alleviate key pain points:
- Inaccessibility to Potable Water
- Contamination of Water Resources
- Prevalence of Waterborne Diseases
Partners
Collaborative Efforts for Water Solutions
- Watsan: Providing crucial water testing kits for the project.
- Martin Luther Christian University: Contributing expertise and manpower for the water testing process.
Project Details
SVM Health Wings takes flight with the goal of transforming last-mile medicine delivery. Here’s an overview of the project’s key features
Initiation Date: August 2021
Treatment Villages: 50 SVM villages
Testing Parameters:
Ph,
Alkalinity,
Hardness,
Chloride,
Fluoride,
Ammonia,
Nitrite,
Nitrate,
Phosphate,
Residual chlorine,
Total dissolved solids,
Project Progress: Ensuring Safe Drinking Water
The Safe Drinking Water initiative progresses with water collection and testing from SVM villages. The pilot phase concludes, revealing that all 50 villages have safe drinking water.
Impact: Transforming Lives through Clean Water Access
The project's objective is clear - ensuring Meghalaya residents have access to clean water for domestic needs. By the end of the pilot phase, it is evident that all 50 villages have safe drinking water.
LATEST UPDATES AND BLOG
Gallery
