Report: Drinking Water Project, Kachner Tanda No.5

Short Project Description

The Kachner Tanda (hamlet) No. 5 is the hamlet of Kachner village which is located on hills and surrounded by mountains. The village communities are nomadic tribes belonging to Rajput Banjara (Lamhan).

Date Started

2007-04-01

Date Completed

2008-01-31

Funding Through PWX

$6,218

Community Contribution

Total Project Cost

$6,218

Number of People Getting Safe Drinking Water

331

Detail

The entire village has now access to safe drinking water.

Number of School Children Getting Water

Detail

- Stand post has been erected near the school. The school children now have access to safe drinking water.

Number of People Getting Sanitation

132

Detail

The whole village now has access to safe drinking water. This is used for domestic purpose and for the livestock for drinking water.
- 4 families have constructed individual toilets and the others families are in the process of constructing the same.
- There is awareness regarding the health and hygiene among the villagers.
- Now due to access to safe drinking water, water borne diseases will reduce.

Number of People Getting Other Benefits

Detail

- The watershed development project is in progress, there is an increase in the water table as well water in the existing wells . This is used for agriculture purposes.
- Since Nov. 2005, child care and growth monitoring is being implemented. At present 50 children below 5 years are invovled.
- In January 2008, a project titled 'Preventive Health Care and Sanitation' has been initiated by WOTR for a period of 3 years. The health committee comprising of 8 members has been formed to implement this programme. The local women health promoters (2) have been identified to implement the programme.

Primary Focus

Drinking Water - Community

Secondary Focus

Capacity Building

Narrative The story of the implementation and initial impacts, including changes from the original plan in the application

Maintenance/Operating Costs Annual, in US$

$441

Sustainability Plan Creating and measuring long-term impact

The maintenance cost as per revenue model works out to $441 per year. The yearly contribution is being collected by the Water Committee. This would be used for the maintenance and for reserve funds for the replacement of spare parts and major repairs etc. in the long run after 5-7 years.

Other Issues Unusual and unexpected issues faced during project execution

Due to the increase in cost of the raw material (steel, cement, sand etc) required for construction of water storage tank and well there was an increase of USD 750 for the same. This additional cost was incurred by the village community.

Learnings Knowledge of project and process for sharing

The drinking water activity has helped the village community to come together for a common cause and helped to strengthen their unity and integrity.
- The implementing agency should be clear about the non-compromisable (peoples contribution, quality of work, maintenance atleast of one year in advance) and should try to achieve these through participatory methods.

Project Summary

Applicant:	Watershed Organization Trust
Status:	Completed
Last Update:	02 Jun, 2009 (9 months ago)
Country:	India
Application:	21

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Amount Funded	:	$6,218
Funded By:
Blue Planet Run Foundation	:	$6,218