Sustainability

Creating and measuring long-term impact

In Vellivayal village all the 75 households get the drinking water only from this Rope Pump and hence they take intensive care in the maintenance of the Rope Pump. The repairs are attended to the and there by the people itself.

Other Issues

Unusual and unexpected issues faced during project execution

In the Mallipatinam village theft of the Rope Pump (or parts) is a major problem. Though necessary safe guard measures were taken, so far, the rope pump parts have been replaced thrice in this village.

Impact

People Impacted: 654

People Getting Safe Drinking Water: 125

75 households in the Vellivayal village (1 Rope pump) and 50 households in the Mallipatinam village (2 Rope Pumps)

School Children Getting Water: 529

1. Govt Primary School, Sethubavachatram - 329 Children
2. Govt Primary School, Mallipatinam- 152 Children
3. Govt. Primary School, S.R.Pattinam - 48 Children