Reports

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Towards a Multi-stakeholder Assessment of Atal Bhujal Yojana: Anchoring Integrated Water Resource Management through the Participatory Groundwater Conservation and Management in Uttar Pradesh.

The Multi-stakeholder Assessment of Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY) was undertaken with a view to assess the water scarcity issues in the lens of Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) approach and suggest measures for proper implementation of ABY in one of the Gram Panchayat (GP) Mau Girwaan, Banda District, Uttar Pradesh. 

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• Annexures 1, 2, 3, 3.1, 4 & 5 to the report.

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Participatory groundwater management to address water scarcity due to climate variability

This Project implemented in 5 villages of Fulambri Block of Aurangabad District, Maharashtra State in 2023 aimed to strengthen the Village Water Management Committees (VWMCs) formed in 2022 to undertake the role of water governance; to capacitate youth to anchor and steer the water stewardship processes; and, to plan and implement scientific adaptation measures, including water augmentation and groundwater recharge, based on assessment of aquifer and its characteristics.

The activities carried out were; Training to farmers through Farmers Field Schools (FFSs) for water saving in agriculture; Demonstration of Climate Smart Agricultural technologies to farmers; Assessment of aquifer characteristics and delineation with hydrogeological surveys in five project villages; Hands-on training of VWMCs for their capacity building on water management planning; and, Planning done for formulating comprehensive water management plans, including water augmentation and groundwater recharge in the five project villages…….… Full Report

Report on Fostering meaningful youth engagement for wetlands conservation and management in National Capital Territory of Delhi

This project on ”Fostering meaningful youth engagement for wetlands conservation and management in National Capital Territory of Delhi“  was undertaken by India Water Partnership with the support of Wetland International South Asia. The primary aim of this project was to educate students about wetlands ecological significance, biodiversity, and water management and enhance their understanding of wetland ecosystems and promote their conservation efforts. The project benefitted 312 students of class VIII and X of DPS R K Puram, New Delhi through class room presentations and exposure visit to Hauz Khas Lake. Read more…….… Full Report

Report on Vocational Training Program in Safe Water Enterprises (SWEs) for Grassroots Youth and Women in Telangana

This project report titled “Vocational Training Program in Safe Water Enterprises (SWEs)” for Grassroots Youth and Women in Telangana State” summarizes the initiative undertaken by India Water Partnership (IWP) with the support of Safe Water Network India (SWNI) under the aegis of    Global Water Partnership-South Asia. The project focused on building the capacity of women and youth) in Warangal District, Telangana State in operations and management of water systems, O&M, repair of piped water supply infrastructures as fitter, valve operator, plumber, and electrician, water quality testing using Field Test Kits, entrepreneurship development, and learning soft skills. The project aimed to create social entrepreneurs in safe water enterprises, which can help improve public health through access to safe water. Read more……… Full Report

Report on Grassroot Gender Empowerment in Water Quality testing using Field Test Kits for improved public health_2023

Purpose of this project was to prepare semi-skilled and semi-literate women and youth in water-based skills such as plumbing, water purification, water quality testing and entrepreneurship development in Medak District, Talangana State. Under this Project 50 members of 10 Village Water Sanitation Committees trained to test water quality in their villages using Field Test Kits. 250 School students and 500 community members sensitized on using safe drining water. Full Report

Report on Participatory groundwater management to address water scarcity due to climate variability

This Project implemented in 5 villages of Fulambri Block of Aurangabad District, Maharashtra State

aimed for local planning with youth and actions for adaptation through awareness and capacity building of communities and organising them into Village Water Management Committees (VWMCs) for water governance.

Under the project 1 Village Water Management Committees was formed in each project village  to manage their water resources.  Comprehensive PRA exercises were conducted in all the 5 project villages.  Trainings were provided to Barefoot Technologists (Youth from villages) on hydrology, water management and soil health. Pre-monsoon water level recording carried out in identified 20 wells across 5 villages. Full Report

Report on Strengthening water resources by improving governance of Panchayat level statutory bodies through active participation of youth

This Project was implemented in 10 villages of Kaij Block, Beed District, Maharashtra State. Purpose of this project was to form youth groups to work with Water Supply & Sanitation Committee (WSSC) and Watershed Development Committee (WDC) for water conservation and management in 10 project villages. Full Report