Water and Sanitation

Carrying Water, Carrying Hope: A Journey to the Water & Sanitation Project in Mountains of Chamba, Tehri Garhwal

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On 11 November 2025, what began as a routine field visit unfolded into a vivid reminder of why water and sanitation work in Himalayan villages matters to health, dignity, and livelihoods. Traveling with RDI team– Mr. Naresh Thapliyal and Mr. Gaurav, the ascent toward Chamba revealed pine lined bends and sudden openings to snow clad … Carrying Water, Carrying Hope: A Journey to the Water & Sanitation Project in Mountains of Chamba, Tehri Garhwal

Rejuvenating Sacred Ganges: Insights from the Environmental and Social Audit of STPs under the Namami Gange Programme

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Swami Rama Himalayan University (SRHU) has been entrusted with conducting the Environmental and Social Audit of STPs and I&D projects under the Namami Gange Programme in nine locations across Haridwar, Tehri, Dehradun, and Nainital Districts. This initiative, sanctioned by the State Mission for Clean Ganga (SMCG), Government of Uttarakhand, aims to determine the environmental and … Rejuvenating Sacred Ganges: Insights from the Environmental and Social Audit of STPs under the Namami Gange Programme

Namami Gange: Measuring the Impact of STPs on Communities and Ecology

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The Ganga River is more than just a water body; it is the lifeline of India, deeply embedded in the country’s civilization, spirituality, and economy. However, rapid urbanization, industrialization, and inadequate waste management have severely polluted this sacred river. In response, the Government of India launched the Namami Gange Programme in 2014, a flagship initiative … Namami Gange: Measuring the Impact of STPs on Communities and Ecology