Untreated wastewater from villages along the Ganga can flow into local drains, ponds, and rivers, contributing to water pollution and environmental degradation. Many villages lack appropriate wastewater management systems, while a one-size-fits-all approach is often unsuitable for diverse village conditions. A decentralised, source-oriented approach is needed to manage wastewater close to where it is generated, reducing pollution before it reaches the Ganga and protecting community health and local water resources.

The initiative develops village-level wastewater management plans based on field assessments, local conditions, wastewater flow patterns, and proximity to the river. The plans identify suitable interventions at different scales, including household-level soak pits, community-level leach pits, and treatment systems at village or drain endpoints. Funding can support both the preparation of technically sound, site-specific plans and the implementation of the recommended solutions, ensuring that investments address actual local needs.

Your contribution can help villages move from unplanned wastewater discharge to sustainable, locally appropriate wastewater management. Funding for planning ensures that interventions are technically feasible, cost-effective, and tailored to village conditions, while implementation funding translates these plans into action on the ground. By investing in wastewater management close to the source, you can help reduce pollution entering the Ganga, improve village sanitation, protect water resources, and create cleaner, healthier communities.