Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WaSH) play a crucial role in promoting public health and environmental sustainability. However, millions of people still lack access to clean water, proper sanitation, and hygiene practices, depriving them of their basic human rights. Goal 6 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aims to address this issue by ensuring that everyone has sustainable access to safe water and sanitation.
VIKSAT has taken proactive steps to support the SDGs by initiating various WaSH activities. Our efforts include providing safe drinking water, promoting awareness about WaSH, constructing toilets, and educating communities, and school children, on hygiene and sanitation. By implementing these initiatives, we aim to improve the overall quality of life for communities, protect the environment, and contribute to sustainable development.
Our approach is characterized by a multidisciplinary team of experts who bring together extensive knowledge, innovative strategies, and community engagement. By tailoring our solutions to the specific needs of diverse regions and populations, we can effectively implement sustainable WaSH solutions. Our comprehensive programs and strategic collaborations aim to empower individuals, enhance community resilience, and work towards creating a healthier and more sustainable future for all.
VIKSAT has conducted a range of WaSH projects some of the projects are listed below:
• The Holistic Rural Development Programme implementation for Solar based Tap Drinking Water connectivity in 10 hamlet of 9 Villages of Khedbrahma and Poshina Block of Sabarkantha with support of HDFC and CInI (year 2021-22)
• Implemented Anand Shala se Jeevan Shala – Developing a Model for Sustainable Rural Water and Sanitation in Bavla and Kheda Blocks of Ahmedabad and Kheda Districts with the support of WIN Foundation in 6 villages by covering 2711 HHs in the year 2018-2020.
• Implemented the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan project with the support of NABARD by covering 803 beneficiaries in the year 2014.
• Implemented Agariya WATSAN project in Santalpur Block with the support of WASMO by covering 1000 HHs in the year 2008-10.
• The Swajaldhara Project implementation under the Sector Reforms Project for Tap Drinking Water connectivity in 75 Villages of Bhuj Block of Kutch with support of Water and Sanitation Management Organisation, (WASMO), Gandhinagar (Year 2003-06)
• The Swajaldhara Project implementation under the Sector Reforms Project for Tap Drinking Water connectivity in 27 Villages of Satlasana Block of Mahesana with support of Water and Sanitation Management Organisation, (WASMO), Gandhinagar (Year 2004-06)
• The Swajaldhara Project implementation under the Sector Reforms Project for Tap Drinking Water connectivity in 25 Villages of Santalpur Block of Patan with support of Water and Sanitation Management Organisation, (WASMO), Gandhinagar (Year 2004-06)
• The Swajaldhara Project implementation under the Sector Reforms Project for Tap Drinking Water connectivity in 20 Villages of Bhiloda Block of Sabarkantha with support of Water and Sanitation Management Organisation, (WASMO), Gandhinagar (Year 2004-06)