Jyoti Gadwe: A Champion of Women Empowerment, Transforming Lives Through Safe Water AccessIn the vast, arid landscapes of Waruda, Osmanabad, Maharashtra, where water is both scarce and precious, a remarkable woman named Jyoti Gadwe has emerged as a beacon of hope and change. Jyoti understands that access to safe water is not just a basic necessity but a fundamental right that can significantly impact the health and well-being of families. Moreover,...

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Passionate community helpers

M K Mujmer (62) immediately left on receiving a repair call saying, ”you can wait but villagers should not wait for water. Handpump is the only source of water for them so ill repair and come back”. He single-handedly repairs handpumps of 54 villages in Khandwa. In Spite of that, he ensures all the handpumps are regularly maintained and are in working condition.Be it scorching sun, wet pouring days to chilling winters, nothing could stop him. Kudos...

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Water is available at any time and at a price, I can afford!

 Mrs.Puttamma lived with her daughter’s family as she has no one to take care of her. They used to get drinking water from the public tap with TDS* as high as 800 ppm. Due to the poor quality of water, she would experience continuous pains in her legs and back. Her doctor suggested drinking filtered water. Since it was priced at Rs 35/20 litres, she could not afford it. So tap water which was a little far of, was her only source of water and...

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Good quality water is a medicine and boon for many!

Walking over 2kms to get drinking water was very difficult as she had painful legs. She would usually compromise with whatever water she got on days when her pain was immense. Ever since Jal Jeevan Kendra has come to her village, her life has changed.MrsChellamal, Consumer, Marurpatti, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu “Now I get safe water at any time and also do not have to walk long distances. I am glad I don't have to adjust to the quality of water I drink....

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Women can be unstoppable in their pursuit of life. They juggle home, work, family, and still achieve their Passion!

Ashwini Vatte ,(28) Barul in Osmanabad district, Maharashtra is very passionate about being more than a housewife. She is an active member of the Self Help Group in her village and serves as a Deputy Secretary of the group. Standard Chartered Bank blessed her village with a Sarvajal Kendra for investing in the well-being of the community by providing easy access to safe water. She was nominated as Operator of the plant through a unanimous decision...

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A water warrior who has walked with the community for 10 yrs & still going strong.

Praveen enjoyed his work, was very satisfied and hopeful of his contribution to the community. Carrying the same motivation to the ground, he would urge people to adopt safe drinking water and it was very gratifying to see how this health habit changed their lives. In his profile, he could get first-hand experience of challenges the rural India faces so was overwhelmed for being able to make a difference in their lives.Praveen - A teacher who has...

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Working as an operator at Sarvajal Kendra has immensely boosted my confidence and helped me lead a normal life.

 M.Jagadeesu (35) works as an operator at Jal Jeevan Kendra at S.Pudhupalayam,Tamil Nadu. He lives with his wife and 2 kids. His world turned upside down on meeting with an accident about 4 years back as he lost his leg. Life seemed tough, as he was unable to work normally. He lost all hope and wondered what was in store for him. He had to take a lot of medicines and undergo treatment to lead a normal life. Every time he started working,...

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“I now have the courage and confidence to face the challenges life throws at me”

 Sabana works as an operator in the Jal Jeevan Kendra of Gowndarpalayam, Tamil Nadu. She is a single parent of a 5 years old child and stays with her mother. Even though she is differently-abled, she completed her Master's in Business Administration. Survival was a struggle ever since her husband left. She wanted to take up a job to become financially independent to support her child. Her happiness knew no bounds as she got through for...

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My life has changed from a dependent to a contributor in my family

 Rajni Devi, 34, is a woman of strong grit. Her husband is a cancer survivor and runs a small kirana shop for their survival. While she thanked God for her husband’s speedy recovery, she would often wonder how she could contribute to running the household expenses.  Huge medical bills on treatment burnt a big hole in their pocket and so they struggled to make both ends meet. When Jal Jeevan Kendra came, the Sarpanch recalled her contribution...

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This job has transformed my role in the eyes of my in laws, I am considered their son now!

 Kiran Devi, a 12th pass mother of a 5 year old is an empowered young woman today. When her husband expired her world collapsed. She was treated as a burden on the family and send back to her mother’s place.Kiran Devi, Operator, Semra Urj Jhungwa, UP, IndusInd BankShe is grateful to the Sarpanch (who recommended her as an operator for the Purification plant), her supportive fellow villagers, and Sarvajal team for giving her an opportunity to...

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