Provision of Arsenic-Free Drinking Water in 20 Sch

Applicant	Barefoot College	Plan ID:	49
Status:	approved_funded	Review Cycle end date:	2007-01-17

Proposal Summary

There is no chance to get arsenic free water in schools of Murshidabad and Nadia districts of West Bengal. Arsenic concentration in groundwater is above 10 unit. There should not presenct in the drinking water. Only possible safe d

Start DateEstimated

2007-01-01

Completion Date Estimated

2007-05-31

Number of People Getting Safe Drinking Water

20,000

Explanation

Number of School Children Getting Water

20,000

Explanation

Number of People Getting Sanitation

20,000

Explanation

Number of People Receiving Other Benefits

300

Explanation

Primary Focus

Drinking Water - Schools

Secondary Focus

Sanitation - Schools

Location

Country

INDIA

Nearest Airport

TODO?

Village or Town

West Bengal

District or State

Arsenic Belt of West Bengal

Latitude

23.48

Longitude

87.95

Approximate

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Project Narrative

Background / The Need Information about current water situation, the demand, the sources, the geography, the need. Also information on earlier work done at the current site, by any organization and its current situation and impact.

10 rural schools have been provided RWH structures in year 2006. Very good response from village community and school students, at least they are getting arsenic free water first time in their schools. Demand is increasing for more schools because of this is only possible community managed solution.

Approach and Technology Details of approach and the planned solution. Experience with this approach and the plan for success. Information on the technologies to be used, and their applicability to the situation.

Local and traditional techniques of construction of rainwater harvesting underground tanks.
Ferro- cement

Phases Project going to be done in one phase? Or staged/funded in separate phases?

Single

Community Organization Description of how the community is organized around this project and existing sense of ownership. Or the plans to mobilize and organize the community and transfer ownership.

The process and role of village community
Survey of water problem schools.
Formation of committees
Collection of community contribution
Overall responsibility of construction and maintenance. Organisation of social audits for expenditures and account transparency

Government Interaction Relationships with, connections to, and interactions with government directions and programs.

Ancillary Activities Other activities associated with this project, not related to WASH, but included for greater impact.

Awareness among school students

Other Issues To help more fully understand the problem and the solution, including cultural, religious, or government issues.

Social Audits for public approval of all expenditures

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Additional Documents Project-related non-financial documents.

Project Financials

Project Costin USD

$100,000

Budget DetailsText or in attachment

1) Material= US$ 2400
a) Stones
b) Cement
c) Iron bars
d) Handpump
e) Manhole Lids
f) Ventilators
g) Connecting Pipes
2) Labour = $ 1600
3) Transport =$ 700
4) Documentation =$ 150
5) Others= $ 150

Total USD 5000

Co-Fundingin US$

Co-Funding From

Community Contribution Amount

$10,000

Community Contribution Details

Funds Applying Forin US$

$100,000

Project Sustainability and Impact Assessment

Sustainability PlanThe model for long-term sustainable impact, including ongoing maintenance and revenue

Maintenance CostsAnnual recurring maintenance and operating expenses in USD

Implementer Details (if other than applicant)

Implementer NameIf different from applicant

Barefoot College Tilonia India

Implementer BackgroundIf different from applicant

Over last 20 years working experince of rooftop rainwater harvesting for drinking water in remote inaccessible schools in India, Afghanistan,Sierra Leone,Ethiopia, Senegal with poor rural community. This is only possible low cost alternate to provide safe water in schools.

Other DocumentsAbout and by the actual implementer

Application Summary

Applicant	:	Barefoot College
Status	:	approved_funded
Country	:	INDIA Map

Funding

Amount Funded	:	$48,000
Funds Used	:	$0
Funds Available	:	$48,000