The release of a book at IIT-Madras recounts Odisha’s groundbreaking ‘drink from tap’ campaign, led by G. Mathi Vathanan, detailing challenges and triumphs. Initiated to provide potable water to urban poor, the project empowered women from self-help groups (SHGs) to manage water resources. Praised by Tamil Nadu’s Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena, the model garnered support from IIT-M professors and revolutionized public sector reform. The initiative, supplying water to 26 lakh people, highlights trust-building in governance, with 99% households connected and 97% paying for water.
Odisha’s ‘Drink from Tap’ Initiative Chronicle Unveiled at IIT-Madras
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