Imagine life without enough drinking water, let alone safe drinking water, or water for other essential household needs such as cooking, washing and cleaning! For those who have never had to face such a circumstance, life would be unthinkable without this most important life-sustaining ingredient. But there are those for whom it is a harsh reality of everyday life. One such area is Bagar, the hometown of Ajay Piramal, the chairman of the Mumbai-based Piramal Group. To make a difference, in 2008, Piramal Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Piramal Group, stepped in to start a pilot project in Bagar to provide safe, affordable drinking water. Called Piramal Sarvajal (Water for all), the mission-driven social enterprise has grown manifold over the years and currently provides safe drinking water to over 7,25,000 people daily across 20 Indian states.
A widespread problem According to the 2018 study by WaterAid, more than 163 million Indians (the highest in the world) do not have access to safe drinking water. Consequently, sanitation and hygiene are always a challenge in such underprivileged and underserved areas, especially arid regions and remote areas that have little or no centralised water supply. What makes matters worse is the continuous pollution of available water sources (such as rivers and groundwater) and presence of harmful ionic impurities in them, which lead to deadly waterborne diseases like typhoid, cholera, diarrhoea, Hepatitis A & E and gastroenteritis and serious long-term health issues such as crippling skeletal damage, kidney degeneration, cirrhosis of the liver and others. Thankfully, Piramal Sarvajal’s pioneering initiatives have brought much-needed succour to numerous locations and communities around the country, and for Sarvajal consumers, many of these issues are now a thing of the past.
Denne historien er fra January - February 2020-utgaven av MARWAR India.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra January - February 2020-utgaven av MARWAR India.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
A WARRIOR on Many Fronts
From becoming the first woman from the Marwari community to join the Indian Army to emerging as the pioneer woman paratrooper from the the Indian Army Dental Corps, Dr. Captain Reeta Rajkishor Biyani also known as Ritu Biyani, has had a journey of courage and resilience.
IN THE EYE OF THE TIGER
Seasoned adventurers embark on a safari through Ranthambore National Park, a prestigious UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, ancient 400-year-old banyan trees and the grand Ranthambore Fort serve as a picturesque backdrop for encounters with the park's iconic inhabitant: The Majestic Tiger.
Where Royalty Resis
Gatore Ki Chhatriyaan-the ornate, domeshaped cenotaphs in Jaipur-never stop fascinating the discerning traveller.
Where Love Begins
Mothers are a beacon of love, strength and wisdom. They are our biggest role models. And special occasions are a chance to reflect on the unending love and sacrifices made by our mothers. As an ode to Mother's Day that falls in May, we get a cross-section of celebrities from the design industry to share their thoughts on their mothers.
Postcards from Rajasthan
With fashion labels capturing the captivating beauty of traditional weaves, we explore the portrayal of the exquisite Rajasthani Banjaran rhapsody.
The Lawver Who Loves Cooking
In her book Bapu’s Curries: Culinary Journey of a Father, Shreeparna Khaitan takes us through the culinary journey of her father Umesh Khaitan and his passion for cooking. Flip through the pages for an excerpt from the book and authentic recipes straight from a Marwari household.
Hold, Sip & Enjoy Your Cuppa
A tete-a-tete with Mishthi Aggarwal, Founder-CEO, 93 Degrees Coffee Roasters, the fourth generation of the Bikanervala legacy, and the only woman specialty coffee roaster in India.
50 YEARS OF SPREADING Happiness
With the business conglomerate Emami marking its golden jubilee in 2024, MARWAR India explores its successful journey that started back in 1974 in the humble lanes of Burra Bazaar in Kolkata. The only business group in India run by two partner families unrelated by blood, the brand is rooted yet global in its appeal. Over to Aditya Agarwal and Manish Goenka, Promoter-Directors, Emami Group, on celebrating five decades in the industry.
A Powerhouse from The East
Cosmic Birla Group is a tale of vision, entrepreneurship, and commitment to excellence.
The Rolex Renaissance
To mark the International Women's Day, a shout out to women watch aficionados to embark on a journey of alluring Rolex wristwatches and consider adding some of them, at least, to your existing collection.
