Gram Swasthya Yojana
According to a report by the Ministry of Jal Shakti (2023), a significant share of rural India still relies on untreated water sources, with contamination leading to high rates of diarrheal diseases, cholera, and other infections. Studies show that limited awareness, poor sanitation practices, and lack of purification tools put tribal communities at greater risk (UNICEF, 2022).
Research further indicates that providing households with simple purification methods and hygiene education can dramatically reduce illness and improve long-term health outcomes (WHO India, 2023). These findings underscore the urgent need for community-based clean water programs like Gram Swasthya Yojana, which blend access, training, and behavior change to ensure safer drinking water for underserved families.
Clean Drinking Water Initiative – Palghar
The Clean Drinking Water Initiative, implemented in Palghar district (Aug 2024–July 2025) in collaboration with Keshav Srushti Gram Swasthya Yojana, provided purification kits and hands-on training to tribal communities. Guided by Swasthya Rakshak Dampatis, families learned safe water usage, hygiene practices, and the importance of regular purification.
Through community sessions, surveys, and water-quality testing, the program overcame early resistance and successfully encouraged healthier sanitation habits—helping reduce the burden of waterborne diseases in vulnerable tribal regions.
Key Impact
- Improved access to clean and safe drinking water in tribal communities
- Purification kits distributed along with practical demonstrations
- Local Swasthya Rakshak Dampatis trained families on safe usage
- Community awareness sessions strengthened hygiene practices
- Water testing empowered families to understand contamination risks
- Reduced waterborne diseases through consistent purification and sanitation
- Built trust and acceptance by addressing initial hesitation through education
Impact Numbers
31,430
Total Beneficiaries Reached
