The document summarizes the Sadhana Clean Water Project which aims to promote sustainable access to clean water in rural India. It discusses how the project has conducted research in areas like the Kolwan Valley to understand the socio-political constraints to clean water access. The project has also held focus groups and interviews with water managers to assess water quality and management practices with the goal of improving awareness and access to safe drinking water for rural communities.

3. dedicated to helping marginalised people by promoting economically, environmentally, and culturally sustainable community development

13. Funding the project

16. Appropriate Technology Study Group

17. What are the socio-political constraints to clean water access in the Kolwan Valley?

19. Methods Background Research Survey of the Valley Focus Groups Water Manager Interviews Water Quality Assessment

22. Results ATSG

24. Doctor asks, “Do you boil the water for the children?” Mother responds, “Yes.” “Do you know how to boil the water?” “Yes.” “How do you know the water is boiling?” “We put our fingers in it.”

26. What did I learn? How will water continue to play a role in India’s development over the next 20 years? How will water continue to play a role in India’s development over the next 20 years?

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