Providing safe drinking water for the poor in India
In the context of millions of people in rural India still, in the year 2010, not having access to safe drinking water, Naandi Foundation has created a model for providing safe water to rural populations through communitybased water systems at a nominal user fee. The innovation in this model is about bringing together the state, local governments and private technology providers in an arrangement that is well-defined, transparent, and on a path to sustainability. This model has been operational for four years and is still evolving as an effective example of private delivery of basic services for the poor.This paper traces the evolution of this model, examines the challenges in up-scaling it while ensuring equitable access and concludes with description of its latest incarnation – that of a ‘social business’ that will ensure sustainability.WaterAid India, (2005) Drinking Water and Sanitation Status in India, WaterAid India.
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World Bank (2006) ‘Project appraisal document’, Punjab Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Report, World Bank.
WaterAid India, (2005) Drinking Water and Sanitation Status in India, WaterAid India.
WHO (undated) ‘Water, sanitation and hygiene links to health’, available at www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/publications/facts2004/en/ [Accessed 4 April 2010]. www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/publications/facts2004/en/
World Bank (2006) ‘Project appraisal document’, Punjab Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Report, World Bank.
WaterAid India, (2005) Drinking Water and Sanitation Status in India, WaterAid India.
WHO (undated) ‘Water, sanitation and hygiene links to health’, available at www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/publications/facts2004/en/ [Accessed 4 April 2010]. www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/publications/facts2004/en/
World Bank (2006) ‘Project appraisal document’, Punjab Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Report, World Bank.
WaterAid India, (2005) Drinking Water and Sanitation Status in India, WaterAid India.
WHO (undated) ‘Water, sanitation and hygiene links to health’, available at www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/publications/facts2004/en/ [Accessed 4 April 2010]. www.who.int/water_sanitation_health/publications/facts2004/en/
World Bank (2006) ‘Project appraisal document’, Punjab Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Report, World Bank.
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