After the positive impacts on sanitation, water access, and waste management in numerous villages, the Vijayavahini Charitable Foundation is now dedicated to optimizing another vital resource—water.
With support from Tata Trusts, they’ve implemented the Dhaara Smart Ultrasonic Flowmeter, a cutting-edge technology that helps monitor and reduce water consumption. This initiative is already making a significant impact, saving up to 10,000 liters of groundwater daily.
Find out how they are driving water conservation in rural communities and fostering sustainability!
About Vijayavahini Charitable Foundation
Vijayavahini Charitable Foundation (VCF) is a not-for-profit organization, supported by Tata Trusts. VCF is dedicated to uplifting rural and tribal communities. With a vision of making a sustainable difference in the quality of life, VCF works tirelessly to bring households irreversibly out of poverty, enhancing their overall well-being.
The foundation’s mission spans across crucial areas such as livelihood promotion, agriculture, sanitation, nutrition, education, skill development, and environmental conservation. Through comprehensive and integrated efforts, VCF addresses the multifaceted challenges faced by these communities, driving meaningful change and fostering long-term development.
VCF’s Strategy To Save Water
Vijayavahini Charitable Foundation have implemented a three-step strategy to conserve water and promote sustainable resource management in rural communities.
Step 1: Installation and Monitoring
The process begins with the installation of the Dhaara Flowmeter in key water sources, such as overhead tanks. This allows for real-time monitoring of water usage, identifying patterns, and detecting wastage.
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Step 2: Data-Driven Insights
The data collected from the flowmeter is analyzed to determine daily water consumption. This step reveals inefficiencies, such as excess usage beyond necessary levels, and provides clear insights into where water is being wasted.
Step 3: Community Engagement and Awareness
Armed with precise data, VCF engages with local communities to raise awareness about water conservation. By showing residents their actual consumption, the foundation encourages more responsible usage, leading to significant water savings—up to 10,000 liters daily.
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2 Major Challenges in VCF’s Mission
Vijayavahini Charitable Foundation had faced two major challenges in its mission to enhance water management.
Water Wastage
Excessive water consumption was prevalent, with some villages using up to 100,000 liters daily. Identifying and reducing this wastage was a major challenge.
Energy Efficiency
Inefficient water distribution led to high electricity costs due to frequent overflow. Optimizing water flow and reducing overflow were necessary to cut energy expenses.
How Data Changed the Minds of People?
The implementation of the Dhaara Smart Ultrasonic Flowmeter revolutionized water management by providing accurate data on water consumption. This data revealed significant wastage, with some villages using far more water than necessary.
By sharing these insights with residents, VCF shifted community mindsets toward conservation. The clear display of daily water usage highlighted the impact of their consumption, leading to increased awareness and responsibility.
This data-driven approach not only encouraged more mindful water use but also fostered a culture of conservation, ultimately reducing wastage and enhancing resource management in the villages.
3 Achievements of the VCF Foundation
VCF has achieved significant milestones in its mission.
- First, the foundation has successfully built over 20,000 functional toilets, significantly improving sanitation.
- Second, VCF restored water pipelines, providing potable water to more than 79 villages.
- Third, they established comprehensive waste management systems by installing over 5,000 dustbins and developing waste management practices in 265 gram panchayats.
These achievements have not only enhanced the quality of life for rural and tribal communities but also contributed to broader public health and environmental sustainability goals.
Role of Dhaara in Jal Jeevan Mission
The Dhaara Smart Ultrasonic Flowmeter plays a crucial role in supporting the Jal Jeevan Mission’s goal of providing safe and adequate water to every rural household by 2024. By partnering with the RWS&S Department of Andhra Pradesh and Vijayavahini Charitable Foundation.
Dhaara’s technology contributes to the objectives of Jal Jeevan Mission in two key districts, NTR and Anakapalle. The flowmeter helps in accurately monitoring and managing water consumption, which is essential for developing and maintaining village piped water supply infrastructure to meet the required 55 liters per capita per day (LPCD) standard.
It aids in identifying wastage, optimizing water use, and ensuring the efficiency of water supply systems. Additionally, the data provided by the flowmeter supports community awareness and engagement, helping to achieve sustainable water management and empowering local communities to take ownership of their water resources.
Experience of VCF in Using Dhaara
Vijayavahini Charitable Foundation’s (VCF) experience with the Dhaara Smart Ultrasonic Flowmeter has been transformative for water management in rural areas. The foundation installed the flowmeters in key villages to monitor water usage accurately and reduce wastage.
This technology allowed VCF to capture real-time data on water consumption, revealing significant inefficiencies and excess usage. By addressing these issues, VCF was able to save up to 10,000 liters of water daily, cut electricity costs, and enhance overall resource management.
The flowmeters have proven maintenance-free for over ten months, with no reported issues. Their ease of use and the ability to access data through mobile devices have facilitated effective monitoring and community engagement.
The insights gained from the flowmeters have shifted local attitudes towards water conservation, fostering more responsible usage and contributing to the sustainable management of water resources. This experience underscores the flowmeter's impact on both operational efficiency and community awareness.
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Turning Data Into Impact
VCF’s use of the Dhaara Flowmeter demonstrates how precise data can drive significant water savings and foster community conservation. This success highlights the potential for technology to transform resource management.
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