Understanding community participation in rural drinking water interventions in India: A case study of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).

Participant: Maulik Sisodia
Batch 20

Organisation: Tarun Bharat Sangh

Area of impact: Water and Sustainability

Alignment with SDGs

1

No Poverty

6

Clean water and sanitation

13

Climate action

Brief description

Through detailed research and extensive fieldwork, this project concluded that intricate power dynamics exist between the various actors involved in the water and sanitation supply chain. It highlighted challenges related to dependence on external sources of water, potential conflicts over water resources, and inadequate sustainability measures. This project, which analysed community participation in rural water interventions, could significantly influence policy making by advocating for more inclusive approaches.