Supply of Drinking Water

Sagpani is a village in Jawhar taluka, Palghar district, with a population of around 2,100.

The village has been facing a severe water crisis for several years.

Both local wells have completely dried up.

Villagers, especially women, had to: Walk 2 to 2.5 kilometers; Often climb a hill; Collect only 5–6 liters of water per trip.

Water was fetched from the neighboring village of Dahul.

The situation badly affected: Daily life; Health; Overall well-being of the community.

Sagpani suffered from acute water scarcity due to two dried wells.

Access to water for basic needs became extremely difficult.

Women had to travel long distances, risking their safety and health.

Limited water availability caused: Daily hardship; Health issues; Disruption of normal routines.

The prolonged crisis raised serious concerns about the well-being of the entire village.

Objectives

To offer immediate relief from the severe water shortage in the village.

To create a long-term and reliable drinking water solution.

To reduce the physical burden on villagers, especially women.

To ensure consistent and safe access to water within the village itself.

A 10,000-liter water tank was supplied and installed in Sagpani village.
The initiative was carried out by NAVDRUSHTI in partnership with Dorf Ketal Chemicals India Ltd.
The water tank provided quick and reliable access to water within the village.
It helped address the urgent water needs of the community.
The intervention reduced the burden of long-distance water collection, especially for women.

In February 2025, a decision was taken to build a well in Sagpani village.
The well was constructed to provide a permanent solution to the drinking water problem.
The initiative aims to ensure long-term and reliable water availability.
This step helps secure safe drinking water for the village in the years to come.
The project supports the health and well-being of the entire community.

The installation of the water tank offered quick relief to the villagers.
Reduced the long-distance travel previously required to collect water.
Improved daily life by making water easily accessible within the village itself.

The construction of the well provided a sustainable water solution.
Water availability now extends to nearby villages beyond Sagpani.
Greatly eased the burden on women who faced unsafe and exhausting journeys for limited water.