This report captures the learnings from the evaluation conducted in late 2009 and provides insights into the reasons for success and failure of the interventions in seventeen model (rainwater harvesting and sanitation) schools in Karnataka.

An inspiring story from Morigaon district of Assam. Local initiatives captured by researchers of the Guwahati based NGO, Resources Center for Sustainable Development (RCSD), illustrates the power of local innovations in sustainable water management.

An integrated approach to domestic water management is being practised in two villages each in Kolar and Mysore districts of Karnataka. This initiative is implemented by the NGOs MYRADA and MYKAPS and supported by Arghyam. As a part of the effort, ecological sanitation (ecosan) structures were constructed. On 18 February, 2010, a couple of beneficiaries opened the pits in order to harvest the manure.

The India Water Portal, an initiative of Arghyam, is organizing a contest for schools and colleges to document the state of Bengaluru's lakes. The Lost Lakes of Bangalore is a project to document Bengaluru’s many tanks and lakes which have vanished with urbanization and growth. Participate today!

Demonstrating the potential of ecosan: Glimpses from Krishi Mela, Bangalore

 
Water lessons

Kempamma is a woman with a difference. She provides water to all in the B Matekere village, in HD Kote taluka, Mysore district in Karnataka. The proud water operator explains her role, "I operate the pumps and valves in the village. The village is divided into five zones. Electricity being a scarce resource, water is supplied to all five zones for 20 minutes a day." She is assisted by her husband Thottaiyah. Both were trained by the NGO MYKAPS who is implementing Integrated Village Water Management [IVWM] Programme, which adopts a source to sink approach.