Shirasgaon village is a remote hilly area situated on the hilltop, located in the Sangamner block of Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra. We have implemented a water system to aid them in their water crisis.
Narrative
- The excavation of the well was estimated earlier to 50ft deep but in actual an additional of 18ft has been dug and construction of the same has been done with concretization, which has increased the cost. This additional cost of 2781 UD$ was borne by the village community.
Sustainability
Creating and measuring long-term impact
Out of the total 114 families, would contribute Rs. 40 per month (yearly collection USD 889) towards the recurring expenses as well as the maintenance cost per year.
Learnings
Knowledge of project and process for sharing
For holistic integrated watershed development program, drinking water and sanitation activities should be considered a pivotal part of the program
Impact
People Getting Safe Drinking Water: 607
number of families : 114
adult Men : 182
women : 172
children : 253
Now the newly excavated well has sufficient water and meets the need of the villagers.
People Getting Sanitation: 243
- 101 individual toilets has been constructed