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Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign

Santhosh Kumar 08/11/2023

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Source
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
Context
Women for Water, Water for Women Campaign
Empower women in water governance
Activities
Women visit water treatment plants
Learn about
Water treatment processes
Quality testing protocols
Focus
Instill ownership sense
Among women towards water infrastructure
Participation
Over 15,000 Self Help Groups women
Goals
Promote inclusivity
Enhance gender equality
Strengthen women's role
Ensure access to safe drinking water
Part of
Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation
Potential
Create positive community impact
Model for future initiatives

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