"Jal" means water and vaani" means voice. Jalvaani is a forum for the exchange of ideas and experiences on rural water and sanitation issues. The newsletter aims at communicating key themes and messages to different stakeholders in India. The newsletter is jointly produced by the Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission, Government of India, and the Water and Sanitation Program, South Asia, World Bank Group.
Otherwise known as:
Jalvaani : a newsletter on rural water and sanitation in India
Memorandum of Understanding to institutionalize sector reforms - State-specific action framework for rural drinking water and total sanitation coverage.
... See More + Involving women stakeholders in improving sanitation - up-scaling the total sanitation campaign in Andhra Pradesh. An M&E system for effective implementation - operationaliizing the module in four states. Evaluating community response - a study of the impact of the total sanitation campaign in Maharsahtra. Towards a healthy future - a manual on water supply, sanitation and hygiene education for schools. Interview with Shri Bapu Saheb Baba Saheb Gorthekar, Zilla Parishad, President Nanded.
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A strategy for fluoride mitigation in rural drinking water systems - a case study of Maharashtra. Journalists meet on water and sanitation issues in South Asia.
... See More + Involving the community in project monitoring and evaluation - piloting an innovative approach in Kerala. Welcome to Borban - a "Hagandari Mukt" village - achieving total sanitation through community motivation. Private sectgor financing of rural water supply systems in Cambodia and Vietnam. Infiltration wells in the hills - an appropriate technology option for community-managed drinking water systems. Interview with Shri Kanshiram Rana, Minister of Rural Development, Government of India.
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Listening to the voice of communities: evolving a strategy to combat arsenic contamination in groundwater in West Bengal. One hundred percent tariff recovery in Andhra Pradesh: a model for other villages-equity in distribution and recovery instills a sense of ownership in the community.
... See More + Up scaling rural water supply schemes. One size does not fit all: alternative operations and maintenance arrangements in Maharashtra. "The key to management of water is local ownership" - Ms. Nafisa Barot discusses Utthan's experiences in promoting decentralized and equitable rural water resource systems.
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The need to design and operationalize an appropriate monitoring and evaluation system for the sector reform program has been widely recognized.
... See More + The Water and Sanitation Program-South Asia (WSP-SA), in consultation with the Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission (RGNDWM), is designing a monitoring and evaluation system for the national rural water supply sector reform program. The system will track outcomes and processes at different stages of the program in the sector reform districts across the country. The initial draft design will be field-tested in four sector reform districts. The project commenced in October 2002 and will be completed in mid-2003. After fine-tuning and revision, the system will be piloted in four sector reform districts in two states and will be commissioned in the Mission.
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It is not difficult to understand why the 67 villages covered by the Rural Health and Education Program (RHEP) in Orissa have become favored destinations for prospective brides.
... See More + The introduction of water and sanitation facilities by a local NGO, Gram Vikas, in collaboration with the community, has enhanced the quality of life, improved health conditions and reduced the drudgery of collecting water. The success of the scheme is evident - Gram Vikas no longer provides support to many of these villages, yet the schemes are fully operational through the collective efforts of the villagers. There are no conflicts over water and no significant problems operating and maintaining the schemes. The approach of Gram Vikas is based on the participation of every member of the community and the creation of local institutional mechanisms to ensure sustainability of the project. Ownership and stakes are built by ensuring that all households contribute financially to the development of infrastructure and operation and maintenance of the scheme.
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Igniting change for 100 percent sanitation - mobilizing communities to seek their own solutions to rural sanitation. Integrated sanitation solutions under one roof - addressing the community's sanitation needs in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
... See More + Multi-village water supply schemes in India - a sustainable solution for water supply? Water meters in Olavanna - communities in Kerala recognize the economic value of water. Challenging gender stereotypes in the rural water supply sector.
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Sector reforms: strategic alliance on rural water sector reforms extended. News briefs. Jalvaani editorial, by R.C. Panda. States: Utaar Pradesh -- community contracting in rural water supply.
... See More + Partnership: handwashing can save millions of lives. Technology: water and sanitation.com. Interview: meeting sanitation needs through the active participation of the community.
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Sector reforms: building capacity to strengthen reforms. New briefs. Editorial, by Anil Kumar. States: Orissa - after the flood. Funding agencies: Government of India - a new strategy for sanitation.
... See More + Technology: setting standards, assuring quality. Interview: managing drought is more important than providing drought relief.
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Innovative initiative : promoting healthy competition - villages in Maharashtra compete to be the cleanest in the state. Editorial; by Anil Kumar.
... See More + News briefs : from shared vision to action; workshop on fluoride in drinking water. States : Andhra Pradesh launches pilots for preparing reforms in four districts. Seeing is believing - sharing the Swajal experience through study tours. Funding agencies : World Bank - quenching Kerala's thirst - a community-based rural water supply and sanitation project. Technology : making drinking water safe - user-friendly methods to deal with the scourge of fluorosis. Interview : the concept of capital contribution is not new in Kerala; by Shrimati K. Devaki.
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Innovative initiative : from pilots to policy - the Government of India's sector reforms will be implemented throughout Maharashtra. Editorial; by Anil Kumar.
... See More + News Briefs: Water and Sanitation Program launches a water help desk in South Asia; and, sanitation connection global help desk. States: Bihar - cleaning the Kosi river - iron treatment plants prove successful. Nongovernmental organizations: sharing success stories - a newsletter on water and sanitation is launched in Kerala. Funding agencies: Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission - taking sector reforms ahead. Technology: worming through waste - a cost-effective solution to solid waste management. Interview: Mr. Gnanasekaran.
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Innovative initiatives : Bank loans to harvest water - a community in Kutch mobilizes resources to meet its water needs. Editorial - Anil Kumar.
... See More + News Briefs : 2000 water supply and sanitation forum - investing in sanitation. States : Empowering local governments - Kerala transfers RWSS schemes to "gram panchayats". Nongovernmental organizations : water is women's right - SEWA's water campaign by women and for women, integrates women, water and work. International initiatives : The Second World Water Forum at The Hague - from vision to action for a water-secure world. Technology : drains for the plains - soak pits provide a simple and affordable solution to wastewater management. Interview - Gourisankar Ghosh.
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Innovative initiative : Our future is in our hands! Women masons and mechanics celebrate their empowerment. Editorial - Anil Kumar. News briefs: workshops on tools for monitoring and benchmarking for sustainability, and efficiency.
... See More + States : Promises to keep.! every panch in Madhya Pradesh pledges to conserve water. Nongovernmental Organizations : water is everybody's business - a network of water harvesters in India provides a forum to promote community-based water management. Funding Agencies : Politicians for reforms - State water ministers' workshop on rural water. Technology : tube-wells for the hills - intermediate technology combines deep infiltration wells and the installation of hand-pumps. Interview : Safe and sustainable drinking water for all - S.K. Tripathi.
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Innovative initiative : water no longer a pipe-dream in Kerala villages. Editorial; by P.V. Valsala Kutty. News briefs : water for India's poor; new Department of Rural Water Supply.
... See More + States : in Orissa the maintenance person lives in the village. Nongovernmental Organizations : total sanitation by deft planning. Funding agencies : UK Department for International Development - translating policy reforms to reality. Technology : removing arsenic from drinking water is easier than one thinks. Interview : Power to the people - P.D. Malathi.
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Innovative initiatives : flush with loans : micro-credit for rural sanitation - a low-cost credit scheme for rural sanitation is turning out to be a path-breaker.
... See More + Editorial; by Ajay Nayak. News briefs: The Department of International Development approves water supply and sanitation in two states in India; and, small grants facility information. States: Karnataka - going indigenous by rehabilitating tanks. Nongovernmental organizations: from tankers to percolation wells - providing succor in the saline tracts of Junagadh. Funding agencies: Dutch assistance - user design and implementation. Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission - furthering reforms. Technology: solar pumps - ideal for small habitations. Comment; by Mr. Bunkar Roy.
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Innovative initiative : by, of, and for the people - successful self-financing management in Maharashtrian village communities. Editorial; by Palat Mohandas.
... See More + News Briefs : arsenic mitigation center. States : Assam - when women take charge; and, Uttar Pradesh - community contracting comes of age. Nongovernmental organizations : digging for a sweet future; and, "Ooranis" and the spirit of cooperation. Funding agencies: "Panchayats" in the forefront. Technology: testing times ahead. Interview: Ishwarbhai Patel.
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Innovative initiative: breaking a male bastion brick by brick. Feedback. News brief. Editorial, by Palat Mohandas. States: harvesting rainwater - catching where it falls.
... See More + NGOs: never on Sunday. Conference report: water should be everybody's business. Funding agencies: public-private partnership. World Bank: RWSS lending portfolio. Yehi hai right choice! Interview: a private entrepreneur in the sanitary business.
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Innovative projects: an unfolding story. Partnerships: strategic alliance signed. News briefs. Editorial, by Palat Mohandas. NGOs: Johad - river runs through it.
... See More + States: Karnataka rural water and sanitation - community ownership. West Bengal rural sanitation : demand responsive approach. Education and awareness: catching em' young. DFID in Maharashtra. RGDWM/INSDOC: filling the information gap. Technology: dry composting latrine. Interview: government as a facilitator.
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