Village water Security Plan in Tonk and Rajsamand districts of Rajasthan

Agency : UNICEF,Rajasthan

Rajasthan is a water scarce state and there is a perennial shortage of drinking water. IIHMR developed a model methodology for village action plans in 20 villages. The broad objective of the project was to develop and demonstrate a simple methodology/process for developing village action plans and detailed project reports (as per NRDWP) in villages with effective community participation that can support PHED in scaling up the development of village action plans across Rajasthan. The study was a combination of quantitative and qualitative one. The pilot study included both social and technical components to develop the most effective process, template and outcome i.e. village action plans duly approved and owned by the community. The purpose of the study was to develop and mainstream socially acceptable, techno-economically viable, sustainable and feasible water supply solutions which, when executed, will be owned, operated, maintained and used by the community. The village action plans for water security plan for all included the demographic, physical features, water sources, and other details of the village; available drinking water infrastructure and gaps; proposed work to augment the existing infrastructure, topography and water sources; and also to understand the community perception in the quality and quantity of water.

The model has been highly appreciated and now adopted by the Government of Rajasthan for developing village based action and water security plans.


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