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Innovative Model for addressing Safe Drinking Water Challenge in Rural Areas. THE CHALLENGE. INDIA 70% habitations (Around 1,95,823) lack access to safe drinking water 80% of common diseases result from contaminated drinking water
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Innovative Model for addressing Safe Drinking Water Challenge in Rural Areas
THE CHALLENGE • INDIA • 70% habitations (Around 1,95,823) lack access to safe drinking water • 80% of common diseases result from contaminated drinking water • 73 million working days are lost due to water borne diseases every year • The resulting economic burden on the country is estimated $600 million a year
OUR SOLUTION Community Based Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Treatment Plants
TECHNOLOGY Reverse Osmosis + UV radiation Treatment Treatment Process Multi Grade Sand Filter Activated Charcoal Filter Micron Filter Pump Raw Water Reject Water High Pressure Pump Reverse Osmosis Module Purified Water UV Radiation
BUSINESS MODEL • A 500 LPH Capacity plant caters to a community of 500-700 households. Plant capacity is arrived at based on the cluster size. • The plant takes raw water and electricity connection with the help of local body – AMC • Water is priced at Rs.0.30 per liter (Ex plant) • OPEX mainly covers Operator’s salary, power bill, consumables and plant maintenance • CAPEX is arranged by EPGL-EFL from/through their own sources through philanthropy or contributed by us on our own. • Exclusive tie-up with communities and AMC for maximum market penetration • Technical Support is provided by the promoters • Funding support if taken from philanthropists, advertisements, etc. will be highlighted at the kiosks and in all our communications with the beneficiaries.
PROMOTERS: EPGL • EPGL innovated and established the commercial viability of the model in 1999. • EPGL is working in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi and Karnataka along with large organizations such as ICICI, MICA, IIMA, ISRO etc. • EPGL pilots have received funding from Acumen Fund, International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Global Business Fund and Eureka Forbes EPGL’s Growth since 1999
PROMOTERS: EUREKA FORBES • A joint venture between the Forbes Group and Electrolux of Sweden • Largest UV water purifier production capacity in the world • 7,500 strong direct sales force operating from 220 Customer Response Centers in more than 145 cities • Strong R&D and manufacturing base including Aquadiagnostics Water Research and Technology Centre, the first in India and South-East Asia and eighth in the world to be recognized by the Water Quality Association (WQA), USA. • Partnership with EPGL and WASMO in order to provide affordable safe drinking water in Rural Gujarat and Rajasthan