Two types of projects can be ...
Published by UDAY PRASAD, Monitoring and Evaluation Professional
Two types of projects can be foreseen Nal Se Jal-micro and mini piped water supply and surface water based mega piped water supply schemes. Both have their own sets challenges.
Non-functionality appears to be the major issue for mini and micro sized projects whereas poor water quality likely to affect the mega schemes. Its is time that industry prepares for this.
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Published by Chandrasekaran J., Founder Director at Watsan Envirotech private Limited
Challenges -
Less Community Engagement -
Community engagement in planning and designing of water supply scheme is essential for sustainability of any water supply scheme. This has not happened in the past. Community have lost faith from government and their functioning which has resulted in less involvement.
Poor Operation and Maintenance of Water Supply facilities-
Currently VWSC's at Gram Panchayat level are responsible for O&M of water supply scheme. However VWSC are not active in most of the states in India. Which is creating poor service delivery, poor tariff recovery and no O&M of facilities leading to failure of the scheme.
Convergence of Schemes and Programs-
Every government department is working in set format. It is necessary to widened their approach and contribute in development of village in integrated way. The officials need to work together with community and plan together for sustainable village development.
Published by Sachinkumar Supekar