Ensuring Water Purification, Sanitation, Health & Safety for Rural Areas in India

Transforming Rural areas  in India, through Purification of Water, Sanitation, Hygiene & Safety initiatives.

Gramin Jal Swachhta Abhiyan (Rural Water Purification Initiative)

In many villages, Diseases Often Begin Due to Contaminated Drinking Water. The water consumed by villagers is not clean — it is usually Drawn Directly from Rvers Using Pumps, without any proper treatment. Sometimes, a small amount of Bleaching Powder is added, and the same water is supplied to households through pipelines.

Adding to the problem, Wastewater and Sewage from the village often flow back into the river through drainage channels, further polluting the water sources.

To address this issue, Gramonnati Seva Pratishthan has launched the Gramin Jal Swachhta Abhiyan, with the goal of providing Safe and Clean Drinking Water to rural communities.

With the Support and Participation of Local Villagers, our organization is establishing Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) to treat wastewater before it is released into natural sources. These plants also ensure that Clean, Treated Water is made available for drinking and daily use in the villages.

Through this initiative, we aim to Protect Public Health, Reduce Waterborne Diseases, and Ensure that Every Household in the Village has Access to Clean and Safe water. Together with community support, Gramonnati Seva Pratishthan is building a healthier and more sustainable rural environment.

 

Why Water, Sanitation, Hygiene & Safety :

In many parts of  Rural Areas in India, families still struggle with limited access to clean water, inadequate sanitation facilities, and poor hygiene practices.

Contaminated water and open defecation lead to waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, and typhoid — especially affecting children and women.

Lack of sanitation also affects school attendance, particularly for adolescent girls. Poor hygiene practices further weaken community health and productivity.

Gramonnati Seva Pratishthan recognizes that Clean water and sanitation are key drivers of Health, Education, and Gender Equality. Our Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene programs align with the Sustainable Development Goal  – Clean Water and Sanitation for All, ensuring that every family has access to safe water, toilets, and hygiene awareness.

Our Vision & Mission :

Our Vision & Mission is more valuable  — by providing Clean, Healthy, and Resilient Rural Communities through sustainable

Our Vision & Mission of GSP’s WASH Program:

• Ensure reliable access to safe and clean drinking water.
• Promote sanitation infrastructure and eliminate open defecation.
• Build awareness about Hygienic practices, health, and disease prevention.
• Strengthen community capacity for maintaining and managing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
• Reduce waterborne illnesses and improve overall public health outcomes.

Our Key Interventions :

1. Safe Water Access:

We work to ensure that every rural family has a reliable source of clean water.

• Installation and maintenance of borewells, handpumps, and community water filters.
• Promotion of Rainwater Harvesting Systems and groundwater recharge structures.
• Water quality testing and purification drives.
• Training local water committees to manage and maintain community resources sustainably.

2. Sanitation Infrastructure:

We believe that sanitation is a matter of dignity and Health for every person in Rural Areas in India.

• Construction of Household and Community Toilets to end open defecation.
• We build safe toilets for rural women at bus stops and public places, and set up full-fledged sanitation facilities in rural schools for both boys and girls, along with providing sanitary pads for girls.

• Collaboration with Government programmes such as Swachh Bharat Mission to promote open defecation–free villages.
• Development of Solid and liquid Waste Management Systems in Rural areas.
• Setting up Health, Hygiene & Sanitation Management Units and Toilets Setup in Rural schools.

3. Hygiene Promotion and Behavior Change:

Creating awareness is the first step toward lasting change.

• Conducting Community Hygiene Campaigns on handwashing, food hygiene, and safe water storage
• Organizing School Hygiene Education Programs, making children “Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene ambassadors.”
• Promoting menstrual hygiene management and providing hygiene kits to women and girls.
• Demonstrating the link between hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention.

4. Community Participation and Capacity Building:

We ensure that Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene programs are led by the community, for the community.

• Formation of Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs) for local decision-making.
• Training volunteers, women’s groups, and youth to manage and maintain Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene infrastructure.
• Engaging Self-Help Groups (SHGs) in spreading hygiene awareness and managing sanitation systems.
• Encouraging local ownership to ensure the sustainability of projects.

Our Approach:

Team Gramonnati Seva Pratishthan, we believe that clean and healthy communities can only be achieved through collaboration, education, and empowerment.

Our approach is guided by the following principles:

• Community-Led Development: Local communities are active partners in planning and implementation.
• Integrated Model: We link Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene interventions with health, education, and nutrition programs for holistic impact.
• Sustainability: Focus on long-term solutions through maintenance training and resource mobilization.
• Partnerships: Collaboration with Government Departments, CSR partners, and Local NGOs ensures scalability and efficiency.

Impact and Reach:

Our continuous efforts are improving lives and transforming villages across Maharashtra.

Key Highlights (indicative figures):

• 60+ villages declared open defecation–free.
• 5,000+ households provided with safe drinking water access.
• 20,000+ individuals reached through hygiene awareness campaigns.
• 100+ schools equipped with improved WASH facilities for children.

Every number represents better health, renewed confidence, and dignity for rural families.

Get Involved:

You can be a part of the change!

• Donate: Help provide clean water and sanitation to rural families.
• Volunteer: Support hygiene education drives and community campaigns.
• Partner: Collaborate with us to expand WASH coverage and impact.

Recognized for advancing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene initiatives Rural Areas in India Gramonnati Seva Pratishthan continues to champion the cause of Health, Dignity, and Sustainability in rural communities.