It has been found that waterborne diseases due to contaminated drinking water are rampant in the state of Gujarat along with chronic illnesses associated with the presence of chemical contaminants in the drinking water. Community involvement in managing water quality has been identified as an important step to deal with this situation.
The report sheds light on the mechanisms undertaken for participatory involvement and the outcomes of the implementation of the programme. The participatory measures involved awareness campaigns, development of a mechanisms for community participation and partnerships with self-governance bodies and civil society organizations.
The objectives of this program were:
The report provides details of the following major milestones in the programme: