Report: 1 of 8 Drinking Water Project (Parkhatwadi)

Short Project Description

Parkadwadi (hamlet) is a new settlement of the old village and distance of 2 km distance from the original village Loni in Jamkhed block. The village faces severe drinking water scarcity and the women have to face the brunt

Date Started

2007-04-01

Date Completed

2008-05-31

Funding Through PWX

$15,675

Community Contribution

Total Project Cost

$17,876

Total Number of People Impacted

950

Number of People Getting Safe Drinking Water

950

Detail

Total household : 111
Male: 290
Female:347
Children : 313

Number of School Children Getting Water

Detail

The primary school is up to 3rd standard and there are 70 students ( 40 boys and 30 girls). A separate tap connection is given to the school for drinking water. Now the chidlren get safe drinking water in the school premises itself.

Number of People Getting Sanitation

Detail

Number of People Getting Other Benefits

Detail

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

Activities :
• Cleaning of existing old well
• Digging and refilling of the trench for the raising main and distribution sub - prime.
• Construction of new water storage tank (30,000 lts capacity).
• installation of electric pump with accessories including electric boards deposit.
• Exposure visit and trainings given to pani samittee SMS, SHG s and GP members.
The village community had identified the perennial source in the water submergence area of percolation tank. There was one existing drinking water well which has perennial sufficient water. At present this well water is being used for drinking water purpose by the main village. From the same well water is being lifted through electric pump and transported through underground pipeline of 3000 meters and stored to the newly constructed water storage tank of 30,000 ltrs. capacity. The water is distributed through the individual tap connections and stand posts. The water committee and the SMS are responsible for the implementation, supervision, quality control and monitoring of the activity.

Maintenance/Operating Costs Annual, in US$

$682

Sustainability Plan Creating and measuring long-term impact

The half yearly water charges is being collected from all the eligibile families (excluding single parent holders and widows). This water charge includes the operational cost such as electric bill, water distributors honorarium, minor repairs and maintenance, purification of water expenses (TCL powder).

Besides a provision of reserved fund has ben made inorder to ensure the replacement of pump sets or any other minor repairs of valves, pipes etc.

Other Issues Unusual and unexpected issues faced during project execution

Out of 9 villages, 8 villages were identified and the drinking water scheme has been completed in 7 villages. 1 village has been cancelled.
- Trainings have been conducted by the WOTR team for the Pani samittee ,SMS and grampanchyat members regarding the safe drinking water and sanitation as well as the management sustenance for these 7 projects.

Learnings Knowledge of project and process for sharing

- With the implmentation of the drinking water, and sanitation activities should be done to achieve the overall objectives of the project.

Implementer

Grassroutes Action for Rural Development (GARD)

Implementer Background

GARD is the partner NGO of the implementation of watershed development and drinking water projects since last 9 years. It is also implementing intergrated watershed development programmes with the financial support of KfW-NABARD