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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