| Sanction Date: | 20.03.2025 | |||
| Project Category | MG | |||
| Year | 2024-2025 | |||
| Project Duration | 3 Years | |||
| BTA : | WRM | |||
| Project Site/ State/ Districts/ Villages Covered: |
One village from 5 district of Uttarakhand and the districts are Tehri, Pauri, Rudraprayag, Chamoli & Uttarkashi. |
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| Organization/ Implementation Agency: |
• Advisor SRHU, Formar HOD Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan, Director Uttarakhand State Planning Commission • Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly grant, Dehradun |
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| Project Partners: | S.No. | Name | ||
| 1. | Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Govt. of Uttarakhand | |||
| Lead Proponent: | Er. H.P. Uniyal |
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| Project Brief Description: | This demand driven action research proposal outlines a multifaceted project aimed at addressing pressing water supply schemes’s sustainability in the Himalayan regions. The primary objective is to develop an innovative and sustainable Affordable Climate-resilient water supply infrastructure prototype for Indian Himalayan Region. This endeavour is driven by the critical and growing issue of water scarcity in hilly areas, exacerbated by climate change impacts and unreliable traditional water sources. The project's methodology is structured into eight phases, each serving a distinct purpose. In the initial phase (Phase 1 - Baseline Assessment & Awareness Raising) Data Collection for Planning: Conduct transit walks and Focused Group Discussion to gather information on climate change impacts, agriculture, and community resources. Will use PRA tools will use for mapping resources, vulnerabilities. Resource Mapping: Assess water sources available, existing agriculture patterns, socio-economic data, and government schemes/programs. Use geospatial maps for resource identification and analysis and demographics. Phase 2 - Planning to develop climate resilient Infrastructure in the villages Climate Resilient Water supply infrastructure Planning: Propose demand based low-cost disaster Pron climate resilient water supply infrastructure equipped with Graded filter purification system through Community Participation approach. Development of low-cost disaster Pron climate resilient Source tapping Prototype: Developed a Spring tapping prefabricated modal with graded filter media. Lab scale testing of filter. Field scale testing of developed modals and adopt most suitable and efficient Spring tapping arrangement. Phase 3 - Implementation of Climate resilient Infrastructure Infrastructure Implementation: Implement climate-resilient water supply infrastructure in the villages (Installation of Disaster-prone Climate resilient low-cost source tapping arrangements with proper filtration). Use GIS/Remote sensing with sensors for real-time monitoring of discharge and weather information. Phase 4 - Establishment of sustainability system Set up local governance systems and strengthen the capacity of existing village water sanitation committees/user water groups to take ownership of the projects and water supply activities. These groups will maintain the water supply and ensure sustainability of water supply projects. Monitoring, Study and Impact assessment: Real time monitoring through dashboard/early waring system and impact assessment of implementation on Water quality & Quantity. Phase 4 - Capacity Building & Training Programs Quarterly Training: Organize 4 training sessions annually for women, Village water sanitation committees/Water user groups and van Panchayat Samitie, diversified Biodiversity, water conservation, and organic farming. Phase 5 - Establishing Institutional Mechanisms Scaling-Up Mechanisms: Facilitate replication of successful practices across the district by involving GPs, Gram Panchayat Jal Sansthan and other lined departments and developed Policy document (By-Laws). Phase 6 - Documentation of Best Practices & Case Studies Knowledge Sharing: will be published demand driven action research paper and working paper. Will be filing a patent of developed Low-cost disaster resilient, prefabricated source tapping modal. Will be filing a patent of developed Low-cost prefabricated graded filter purification system. Document case studies, best practices and prepare awareness material to disseminate successful models across other vulnerable regions. Phase 6 - Final Project Report Comprehensive Documentation: Prepare and submit the final report documenting all progress, case studies, research paper, patent and developed Policy document with recommendations of scaling up climate-resilient disaster-Prone water supply infrastructure. | |||
| Beneficiaries/ Stakeholders: |
The primary beneficiaries of the project are the indigenous communities living in Chamoli, Pithoragarh, and Uttarkashi. These communities heavily rely on surface and groundwater sources for their drinking water needs, which are often compromised during disasters.
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| Activity Chart | ||||
| Total Grants (in Rs.) | Rs. 10,300,000/-(Rupees One Crore Three Lakh Only) | |||
| Project Objectives | Quantifiable Deliverables | Monitoring Indicators |
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• To design and develop a Low cost, Climate-resilient, prefabricated source tapping prototype equipped with graded filter purification
system tailored to the unique challenges of Tehri, Pauri, Rudraprayag, Chamoli and Uttarkashi. • To pilot test and validate the effectiveness of the developed water supply system in real-world Climate extreme scenarios. • To assess the feasibility, scalability, and economic viability of the system. • To disseminate knowledge and advocate for the adoption of disaster-resilient water supply systems among policymakers and stakeholders. • To improve access to clean drinking water for indigenous communities in these disaster-prone areas. |
• Engineered prototype of a modular, cost-effective, and climate-resilient water supply system. • Technical specifications and design documentation for large-scale replication. • Implementation of pilot projects in selected villages across the five districts. • Cost-benefit analysis report. • Development of a policy document on climate-resilient water supply solutions. • Three training programs for 150 government officials. • Multi-stakeholder engagement through workshops. • 1,825 people directly benefiting from improved water supply. • Develop the knowledge products: 01 Policy, 01 Patent and 2-3 publications in well-reputed journals. • Five (05) IEC materials and distribution in 5 villages |
• Prototypes developed and field-tested. • Performance metrics in different climate stress scenarios. • No. of pilot sites established. • Improvement in water availability and quality indicators. • No. of policymakers and stakeholders trained. • Adoption of recommendations in state water policy. • No. of institutional partnerships established. • No. of villages reached through awareness campaigns. • No. of research papers, technical reports, and policy documents published. |
| S.No. | Name (Sanctioned) | Salary (Sanctioned) |
| 1. | 01 Research Associate II | @ Rs.61,000/- + 10% HRA |
| 2. | 01 Project Assistant | @ Rs.20,000/- |
| 3. | 01 Field Assistant | @ Rs.20,000/- |
| S.No. | Name of Equipment (Sanctioned) | Cost (in INR) |
| 1. | 04 Digital Altimeters @1750/-, 02 GPS @24500/-, 03 Digital Flow Meter @18500/-, 05 Digital Rain Gauge @13500/-, 03 Digital Depth Sensors @500/-, 01 Physical Parameter testing probe @14500/-, 05 Brunton com @1100/-, 05 Hammers with soft chisel @1200/-, 02V-Notch @65000/-, 01 Arch GIS Software @50000/-, 01 SPSS Software @160000, 01 Endnote Software @10000/-. | 5,56,500 |
