Clean Waters, Bright Futures: A Holistic Approach to Water and Sanitation Solu
Rationale of the Solution:
This solution directly addresses the cause outlined in Slide 12 (throwing garbage, fertilizers,
pesticides, and chemical waste into water) by:
- Raising awareness to prevent improper waste disposal.
- Engaging communities through cleanliness drives to remove pollutants from water bodies and
surrounding areas.
- Leveraging technology (apps and websites) for better reporting and monitoring.
- Educating sanitation workers and industrial players to adopt sustainable practices, thus ensuring
long-term impact.
Resources and Support Required:
1. Human Resources:
- Volunteers for campaigns, drives, and workshops.
- Developers for creating the app and website.
- Experts for conducting workshops.
- Designers for posters and promotional materials.
2. Material Resources:
- Cleaning tools (gloves, bags, trash pickers, etc.) for drives.
- Technological tools for app and website development.
- Printing facilities for posters and pamphlets.
3. Support Needed:
- Partnership with local authorities for workshops and campaigns.
- Support from industries to provide data and adopt waste treatment measures.
- Sponsorships or funding from NGOs and businesses for app development, tools, and drives.
Estimated Cost:
1. Awareness Campaigns: INR 50,000 (for materials, venue, and refreshments).
2. Cleanliness Drives: INR 30,000 (tools, transportation, and safety gear).
3. App Development: INR 2,00,000 (development, testing, and maintenance).
4. Website Development: INR 50,000 (design, content, and hosting).
5. Workshops: INR 1,00,000 (venue, expert fees, and training materials).
6. Posters and Promotion: INR 20,000 (design and printing).
7. Industrial Waste Support Program: INR 50,000 (consultancy and tools for industries).
Total Estimated Cost: INR 5,00,000
Plan for Implementation:
1. Awareness Campaigns:
- How: Conduct public events with posters, interactive activities, and expert speakers.
- Who: Volunteers, local authorities, and sanitation workers.
- Where: Public spaces like schools, parks, and community halls.
- When: Once every month for the next six months.
2. Cleanliness Drives:
- How: Organize community-based drives to clean water bodies and public areas.
- Who: Volunteers, NGOs, and municipal workers.
- Where: Polluted water bodies, parks, and drainage systems (e.g., Najafgarh drain).
- When: Bi-monthly drives over the next six months.
3. Mobile App Development:
- How: Develop a user-friendly app for reporting sanitation and water issues to authorities.
- Who: A team of app developers and local government officials for integration.
- Where: Nationwide implementation.
- When: Within three months of project initiation.
4. Website Creation:
- How: Design a website featuring educational articles, campaign updates, and reporting tools.
- Who: Content writers, developers, and graphic designers.
- Where: Hosted online for national access.
- When: Within the first two months.
5. Workshops with Sanitation Experts:
- How: Conduct interactive sessions for sanitation workers about modern tools and techniques.
- Who: Experts, tool suppliers, and NGOs.
- Where: Community centers or municipal offices.
- When: Quarterly workshops.
6. Posters and Promotional Materials:
- How: Create and display posters with impactful messages and visuals at campaign locations.
- Who: Graphic designers and volunteers.
- Where: Public spaces, schools, and campaign venues.
- When: Before each campaign.
7. Industrial Waste Management Support:
- How: Provide industries with strategies, tools, and consultancy for waste treatment.
- Who: Environmental engineers and waste management consultants.
- Where: Factories near rivers or water sources.
- When: After an agreement with industries (expected within six months).
