dehati gramothan vikas samiti

Water Conservation & Sanitation

Ensuring Clean Water, Healthy Lives & Sustainable Communities

We work towards promoting responsible water usage and improved sanitation practices to build healthier, safer, and more resilient rural communities.

OUR APPROACH

We adopt a community-based approach to ensure long-term impact by involving local people in water conservation and sanitation practices.

Rainwater Harvesting

Hygiene Awareness

Sanitation Support

Community Training

Our Programs

Driving Sustainable Livelihood Opportunities

Swayam Siddha Programme

Supported by the World Bank, this programme was implemented in Hamirpur and Allahabad districts. Around 200 SHGs were formed, and a federation of 1700 women was created, enhancing leadership, confidence, and participation.

JIVIKA – Food Processing Initiative

Under JIVIKA, women are trained in making pickles, jams, and bakery products. With small investments, they have successfully started micro-businesses and increased their income significantly.

Microfinance – Trust Microfin Network

This initiative provides small loans to SHG members for activities like goat and buffalo rearing. It has helped women start their own income sources, with an impressive 100% loan recovery rate.

Skill Development & Capacity Building

Regular training programs help women develop skills in leadership, business management, and marketing. This enables them to build sustainable livelihoods and improve their confidence.

Microfinance – Sir Dorabji Tata Trust

Focused on strengthening SHGs, this programme supported 720 women from 67 SHGs across 27 villages. Livelihood activities like livestock farming have improved income and living conditions.

SHG Formation & Strengthening

DGVS promotes the formation of Self Help Groups (SHGs) to empower women through savings, internal lending, and collective decision-making.

SWAJAL Project-Transforming Water & Sanitation Systems

DGVS collaborated with the World Bank and Government of India to implement the Swajal Project, focusing on sustainable rural water supply and sanitation.

The project aimed to:

  • Provide safe drinking water through piped systems and hand-pumps
  • Promote environmental sanitation
  • Strengthen community capacity for planning and management

DGVS successfully implemented the project in villages of Maudaha Block (Bundelkhand), establishing piped water supply systems and infrastructure like ESR (Elevated Storage Reservoir).

💧 Atal Bhujal Yojana

Community-Led Groundwater Management Initiative

Atal Bhujal Yojana is a Government of India initiative focused on improving groundwater management through community participation and sustainable water practices. The scheme aims to address the growing problem of water scarcity, especially in water-stressed regions.

🌍 Objective

The main objective of this program is to ensure sustainable use and conservation of groundwater resources by involving local communities in planning and decision-making.

Why It Matters

Groundwater is the backbone of agriculture and a vital resource for daily life in rural areas. With increasing water scarcity and depletion, adopting sustainable practices is no longer an option but a necessity. Atal Bhujal Yojana plays a crucial role in securing water for future generations by promoting responsible usage and conservation. By empowering communities and building awareness, the initiative ensures long-term water security, healthier ecosystems, and a more resilient rural economy.

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IMPACT STORIES

Our SHG initiatives have empowered women to take control of their financial and social lives. Women are now actively participating in decision-making, contributing to household income, and supporting their families with dignity.

Through financial inclusion and skill development, many women have started their own small businesses, improving their economic condition and building confidence. These efforts have not only uplifted individuals but have also strengthened entire communities by promoting equality and sustainable growth.

Through SHGs, women have developed leadership qualities, gained confidence, and built sustainable livelihoods. These changes have not only improved individual lives but have also strengthened families and entire communities.

Get Involved

Your support can help provide clean water, safe sanitation, and healthier lives to thousands of families. Join us in building a future where every individual has access to basic necessities with dignity.