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IIT Roorkee Doubles Lean-Season Drinking Water in Uttarakhand Village
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What Happened?
IIT Roorkee has developed a new spring in Unchaun village, Uttarakhand, increasing daily drinking water availability from 500 to over 1,000 litres during the lean season.
Key points
- The project is led by Professor Abhayanand Singh Maurya from IIT Roorkee.
- The initiative is supported by Namami Gange, under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
- Research studies published in Hydrological Sciences Journal and Applied Geochemistry informed the project.
- The project aims to improve water availability during the lean season for rural communities.
Key insights
- The project demonstrates the effectiveness of applying scientific research to real-world problems.
- Increased water availability may lead to improved health and sanitation in the village.
- The initiative reflects IIT Roorkee's commitment to addressing environmental challenges through research.
Why it matters
This initiative could significantly enhance water security for residents during critical lean seasons.
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IIT Roorkee· OrganizationUttarakhand· StateNamami Gange· OrganizationTehri Garhwal· Location
Source
India Today
