“Adversity does not build character, it reveals it”

With COVID pandemic and the uncertainty jeopardizing the economy, HR departments are trying their best to keep the business operations stable and the employees motivated but is it as easy as it sounds? Jay Raval finds out in conversation with Ms. Deepa Dave, General Manager-HR, Piramal Sarvajal. Three months back COVID-19 struck and started disrupting routine, lifestyle, businesses and the global economy. As this pandemic was on the rise, most...

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Inspiring actions for a safe and healthy community!

Delhi Jal Board – Narela LocationAs the number of cases has risen in Delhi, many of the local people of Narela, Delhi have started adopting Sarvajal Solutions as shared by operator Ajay Ji. The location of Narela, Delhi comes under the Delhi Jal Board. In 2015, due to the prevailing situation of safe drinking water scarcity, they collaborated with Piramal Sarvajal as an implementing partner to provide safe, affordable, and accessible drinking...

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Positive changes towards a better future

Adopt a Village by Standard Chartered Bank- Kharsan, RajasthanPicture Courtesy: Radhe Shyam Ji Coronavirus has globally impacted the lifestyle of the people overall. No doubt many of us have changed and showed improvements in our day to day activities to stay healthy.Today I am going to talk about some positives changes adopted by the people of Kharsan, Rajasthan to have safe drinking water. Kharsan is one of the locations adopted by Standard...

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Water Warriors – A story of Kankalmal village

Akkalkuwa Block, Nandurbar District, Maharashtra“Drinking water is valuable to us, we don’t get it every day,” said an old man in Kankalmal,  a small village in Nandurbar, during the village meet regarding the Swajal Scheme orientation. With the presence & cooperation of Mr. Jalsing Tadavi, Sarpanch of Kakalmal Village, the program was organized by the Zila Parishad Executive Engineer Team & Piramal Foundation in Akkalkuwa Block’s ...

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Sarvajal; A lifeline in lockdown

Kattur- Adopt a Village by Ashok LeylandStory by: Vaishali SharmaSourced by: Laxmi NarayanNow when the government has announced Unlock 2.0 in the nation, Tamil Nadu is a state where the Lockdown is still there and it’s been 3 months since the state is following the rules and regulations to protect themselves from this invisible virus.Voice of ConsumersMrs Thisla, Age-48,“It’s been one and a half years since my family and I have started taking water...

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Adversity brings Adaptation

Hetimpur, Uttar Pradesh-Adopt a Village by IndusInd bank UPStory by: Vaishali SharmaPicture courtesy: Vinod Ji (Operator)After the health crisis hit the country leaving poor and less privileged groups most affected, Sarvajal Kendra stood a continuous stand on the ground with more than 1700+ touchpoints across India. It came out as a blessing for our beneficiaries and new cardholders as well. During the time of lockdown and even post, people...

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Collective efforts helped us keep going, yet for another day…

Delhi Jal Board - HolambikalanStory by: Vaishali SharmaPicture Credit: Rajinder JiAs we face global pandemic, people are waking up for new dawn by consciously taking care of themselves and their family. Safety guidelines provided by the government have helped all the sectors to take precautionary measures together. To make this a priority, people are particular about their health and hygiene services.Figure 1: Consumer Saurabh shares his ease of...

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Satisfaction lies in the effort …not in the attainment

"Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment", these lines by Mahatma Gandhi become real when you know more about Deepak Kalankar, Territory Manager, his work in Bhaur Village in Maharashtra. Jay Raval brings to you the story of Deepak.Back in 2017, Deepak Kalankar had a choice, having a doctorate degree, he could either continue teaching in a college or start a career in the safe drinking water sector which was not known to him. He chose...

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