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What does Place Based Education linked to solving real life environment issues look like in India? Here is a picture from 2014 - school kids conducting a water test belonging to Assam Govt schools. Prior to this, with the help of ecological NGOs - Eco- Concept in Assam and DRCSC, West Bengal, and the public health department - School students (VI onward) from 109 number of villages collected and tested 796 drinking water samples in their school labs. The public health department, Government of Assam provided the necessary kits and chemicals and the results were shared with villagers and common public. At that time, the plan was to explore locally available solutions to combat high fluoride content. Such as growing certain vegetables which can counter against fluoride intake. Am not sure if that happened. #placebasededucation #NaiTalim #environmenteducation

💦🚰 Eight in ten people who lack basic drinking water services live in #rural areas. But even in the most remote areas of the world, clean and safe water can be within reach — with the right solutions. As is too often case, women are disproportionately affected. Some suffer gynaecological problems due to the dirty water, while the social stigma of using the lavatory in broad daylight means young women are forced to wait until sundown to relieve themselves. Read more to know how a solar-powered system, funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD),  is helping rural communities in India. 👉 https://shorturl.at/fxi8N Reehana Rifat Raza (she/her), Han Ulaç Demirag, Elisabeth Steinmayr,Piyush Kanal, Labour & ESI, Govt. Of Odisha, Chief Minister's Office, Odisha, bishnupadaa setthi, Roopa Roshan Sahoo, Yamini Lohia #InvestInRuralPeople #solarenergy #waterscarcity #OPELIP

Madhya Pradesh grapples with severe health, education, and livelihood challenges, particularly in rural areas with high poverty rates. Inadequate health services, poor sanitation, and educational dropouts contribute to the struggle, compounded by unprofitable agriculture. Our interventions address these issues comprehensively. Through tailored health camps, vocational skilling, and our Asani Sanitary Napkin Program, we empower communities with essential knowledge and skills. Heroes for Humanity, our community facilitators, provide crucial support and guidance. Together, these initiatives foster sustainable change, promoting health, hygiene, and economic empowerment across Madhya Pradesh. #madhyapradesh #health #livelihood #menstrualequity

Over 60 million Indians could be at risk of fluorosis, with school-age children being the most vulnerable. UNICEF estimates that 600 million children around the world still lack safely managed drinking water. In India, around 37.7 million people are estimated to be affectedby waterborne diseases annually, while 1.5 million children die of diarrhoea and 73 million working days are lost due to waterborne diseases every year. In a small village school in Rajasthan, India, 12-year-old Priya winces as she sips water from the school's hand pump. Less than half of the population are using safely managed drinking water, while two-thirds of rural and two-fifths of urban households still face electricity outages every day at least. In regions where temperatures regularly exceed 40°C (104°F) during summer, poorly ventilated classrooms become health hazards. Rajasthan is among the largest states in India and more than 70% of its districts are impacted by fluorosis. Recently, In Kota, Rajasthan, three government schools have already installed solar power plants providing a total of 4.5 kilowatts of power, as well as water purification systems that provide 250 litres of clean water per day. As a result of this, more than 2,000 students at these schools now have access to clean drinking water and uninterrupted power. CYNK🌍 FundsEarth #Sustainability #Sustainable #Sustainableliving #environment #reuse #gogreen #recycling #recycle #Renewableenergy #climateaction #circulareconomy #eco #plasticfree #zerowaste #earth #sustainablebusiness #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablefinance #eco #sustainable #sdg #sdgs #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #innovation #technology #ActonClimate #climateaction #climatecrisis #togetherforourclimate #theclimateconnection #Sustainability #cleanenergy #Renewableenergy #solarpower #windenergy #cleanenergy #Sustainable #innovations #recycling #upcycling #zerowaste #ecofriendly #reusability #repairability #ActionNow #globalwarming #savetheplanet #climateaction #climateemergency #Sustainability #Sustainable #Sustainableliving #environment #reuse #gogreen #recycling #recycle #Renewableenergy #climateaction #circulareconomy #eco #plasticfree #zerowaste #earth#sustainablebusiness #sustainabledevelopment #sustainablefinance #eco #sustainable #sdg #sdgs#sustainabledevelopmentgoals #innovation #technology #ActonClimate #climateaction #climatecrisis #togetherforourclimate #theclimateconnection #Sustainability #cleanenergy #Renewableenergy #solarpower #windenergy #cleanenergy #Sustainable #innovations#recycling #upcycling #zerowaste #ecofriendly #reusability #repairability #ActionNow #globalwarming #savetheplanet #climateaction #climateemergency https://lnkd.in/gBAPDnde

Exploring grassroots impact: Surveying a village for Swachh and Suposhan Bharat initiatives. Every step counts towards a cleaner and healthier nation. #Swachh Bharat #Suposhan Bharat #CommunityEngagement" The Faculty of Commerce and Management, United University, Prayagraj successfully organised a Survey named *पोषण व स्वच्छता जागरूकता मूल्यांकन अभियान* on 14th March, 2024. The survey was conducted to find out about the awareness and to promote hygiene and sanitation practices in village areas. The success of the campaign was the active involvement of students and the villagers. Villagers were asked questions related to cleanliness, nutrition and their livelihoods like proper waste disposal, health status etc. 103 students participated in survey and collected data of more than 200 respondents. The completion of the campaign in village area has yielded remarkable results. It exemplifies the power of collective action and community engagement in driving positive change. Special thanks to the Faculties for their invaluable guidance and support. #Surveyteam#Spss#focm

🌟 Changing Lives in Palewa, Chhattisgarh: A Story of Clean Water and Educational Upliftment 🌟 In the remote village of Palewa, the Adarsh Adivasi Kanya Ashramshala for tribal girls has been transformed thanks to a partnership with WaterAid. Faced with critical water shortages that impacted health and education, the Ashramshala's efforts led to a sustainable water and sanitation solution. Rainwater harvesting and greywater management systems now provide a reliable water source, improving hygiene, and even supporting a kitchen garden that boosts the girls' nutrition. Illnesses have dropped, and students can focus on learning, free from daily challenges. The impact? Healthier students, improved attendance, and a nurturing environment for growth and learning. This is what sustainable development looks like in action. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dEyPtGw6 #WaterAid #SustainableDevelopment #CleanWater #EducationTransformation #CommunityImpact #EmpoweringTribes

#WorldWaterDay | Can we imagine a life where fetching water consumes more than half of our day? For the women of the remote villages of Bikaner, Rajasthan, this is a reality. As the groundwork by Charkha's network of rural writers in Rajasthan informs us, the young girls and women of these villages bear the brunt of water shortage, dedicating their days to collecting water, leaving little time for education or personal pursuits. Water scarcity isn't merely an environmental issue; it's a social and gendered problem intertwined with access to education and basic amenities. In these villages, traditional gender roles exacerbate the burden of water scarcity on women, relegating them to the role of primary water gatherers while compromising their educational opportunities and personal development. To truly address water scarcity in rural Rajasthan, solutions must go beyond infrastructure development to tackle the underlying gender inequalities and lack of access to education. Empowering women to participate in decision-making processes and providing them with the resources they need to thrive are essential steps towards creating sustainable change. Only then can we ensure that no woman is left behind, burdened by water scarcity and denied the opportunity to build a better future for themselves and their communities. On this #WorldWaterDay, let's amplify their voices and raise awareness about their struggles to support sustainable development in these marginalised communities because can we imagine a village's progress where girls are struggling to get water carrying pitchers and pots on their heads instead of school bags? #WaterCrisis #SaveWater #WaterForAll #SustainableWater #WaterConservation #CommunityAction #WaterJustice #EveryDropCounts #WaterAwareness #EmpowerCommunities Jaljeevan_Mission India Water Foundation Water For People Water.org

RMTL has initiative in thrust area during the year were long-term benefit projects in Promotion of Education & Skill Development, Healthcare and Medicine, Environment Sustainability and Animal Welfare. Alignment SDGS with CSR To Influence Change in Society. #csrrmtl #communitymobilization #communitydevelopment #csractivities #aligning #socialwork

The Precious Essence: Saving Water for a Sustainable Future"l. 1. Maharashtra's rivers run dry, mirroring the tears of a state longing for water. 2. Farmers, the backbone of our nation, face devastation as their fields turn barren. 3. Families, once surrounded by abundance, now ration every drop, their desperation echoing in the silence. 4. But Maharashtra is not alone; across India, communities grapple with the same anguish, the same fear. 5. Education is our beacon of hope, our tool for change. Let's raise awareness, empower minds, and ignite action to save our most precious resource. 6. Silence won't solve this crisis; education will. Join the movement. #WaterCrisis #EducationForChange #MaharashtraDrought #social #savewater Share this post to inspire others to make a difference. Together, we can quench the thirst of our nation. 💧

Gujarat’s diverse landscape, from its vast arid regions to its coastal stretches, presents unique challenges in ensuring access to essential resources like water. Yet, it’s the resilience of its people that stands out, overcoming these obstacles with determination and strength. The people of Gujarat are taking ownership of their future, turning challenges into opportunities for growth. CInl (Collective for Integrated Livelihoods Initiatives), with support from Tata Trusts, mobilised the community through rigorous participatory sessions, which has helped in educating the community about the need for household tap connections. By empowering communities, especially women, Tata Trusts continues to design sustainable solutions that improve lives and build a water-secure tomorrow. Stay tuned as we bring you more inspiring stories of progress from Gujarat. CInI - Collectives for Integrated Livelihood Initiatives, Tata Trusts #PostcardFromGujarat #Gujarat #Water #WaterIsLife #WaterConservation #WaterforAll #WaterSecurity #WaterSustainability #WaterManagement #OneWaterOneCommunity #SDG6 #WaterSupply #Samman #SammanConnection #TataTrusts