BAIF Institute for Rural Development- Karnataka (BIRD-K) – Arghyam https://arghyam.org Safe, sustainable water for all Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:25:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.17 Monitoring and documenting effects of endemic Fluorosis and results of the Sachetana project for Fluorosis mitigation https://arghyam.org/monitoring-and-documenting-effects-of-endemic-fluorosis-and-results-of-the-sachetana-project-for-fluorosis-mitigation/ https://arghyam.org/monitoring-and-documenting-effects-of-endemic-fluorosis-and-results-of-the-sachetana-project-for-fluorosis-mitigation/#respond Tue, 15 Aug 2017 06:56:52 +0000 http://test.the-practice.net/arghyam/?p=437 Project Summary The Government of Karnataka and BAIF Institute of Rural Development – Karnataka (BIRD-K) engaged in finding a permanent solution for mitigation of Fluorosis in three districts of Karnataka through an initiative called ‘Sachetana’. Arghyam added value to this ...

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The Government of Karnataka and BAIF Institute of Rural Development – Karnataka (BIRD-K) engaged in finding a permanent solution for mitigation of Fluorosis in three districts of Karnataka through an initiative called ‘Sachetana’.

Arghyam added value to this effort by supporting the awareness building and monitoring aspects of the project. Community level activities to improve knowledge, awareness and practice such as action research, monitoring and documentation, were conducted. Through the combined efforts of all the stakeholders, the project succeeded in its objectives and helped reduce Fluorosis. People in the 60 project villages have access to safe drinking water and an increased awareness about different technology to access this water.

Outputs

  1. Successful identification of gaps in the Government scheme and plugging these through a variety of interventions ranging from hydro geological studies to health camps. .
  2. Extensive awareness building activities conducted   in the villages ensured active community participation in the programme.
  3. Scientific studies conducted (geo-hydrological) for understanding the causes for fluorosis and assistance in effective recharge process for diluting the fluorine in underground aquifers. A mapping of fluoride affected sources was also done
  4. Rainwater harvesting
  • Data collection of rainwater harvesting water levels and usage.
  • Rooftop rainwater harvesting undertaken by households.

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]]> https://arghyam.org/monitoring-and-documenting-effects-of-endemic-fluorosis-and-results-of-the-sachetana-project-for-fluorosis-mitigation/feed/ 0 Using revolving fund for catalysing Sachetana fluoride mitigation (Phase II) https://arghyam.org/using-revolving-fund-for-catalysing-sachetana-fluoride-mitigation-phase-ii/ https://arghyam.org/using-revolving-fund-for-catalysing-sachetana-fluoride-mitigation-phase-ii/#respond Sun, 13 Aug 2017 14:23:48 +0000 http://test.the-practice.net/arghyam/?p=329 Project Summary The government of Karnataka has given BIRD-K the task of finding a lasting solution for the fluorosis-affected population in 3 districts. Phase I of this project involved documentation, awareness raising, capacity building, and testing alternate systems of medicine. ...

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Project Summary

The government of Karnataka has given BIRD-K the task of finding a lasting solution for the fluorosis-affected population in 3 districts. Phase I of this project involved documentation, awareness raising, capacity building, and testing alternate systems of medicine. Phase II involves drawing up a modified plan with specific activities, resource allocations, with   timelines in order to provide safe drinking water to households.

Outputs

  1. Mapping the fluoride in drinking water sources through water quality testing.
  2. Studying the impact of consuming rainwater on health.
  3. Assessing the water availability in rainwater harvesting tanks.
  4. Testing the harvested rainwater for bacteriological contamination.
  5. Holding experience-sharing workshops.
  6. Helping to support the monthly agricultural journal Siri Samruddi.
  7. Creating a revolving fund to implement rainwater harvesting.

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