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Who We Are
We at INREM Foundation empower the rural communities of India by building Water-Safe Communities. We achieve this through policy support, access to knowledge, and working out innovative solutions to help them overcome the challenges of contaminated water bodies.
Our vision is to create a future where every rural community in India has access to clean and safe water, ensuring the health, well-being, and sustainable livelihoods of millions.
We aim to realise this vision through community-based learning and our unrelenting support to change-makers to ensure solutions to issues regarding health, livelihood and the environment.
Our Approach
We are rooted in the strong belief that every person deserves the right to a clean environment, better health, livelihood and quality of life. To this end, with integrity, empathy and adaptability at our core, we are committed to finding long-term solutions for problems through groundwork that is rich in innovation and impact.
We have built a reputation in India for undertaking the crucial work of addressing water pollution issues. We have worked extensively to save the lives of children deeply affected by the wicked problems of water contamination and poor nutrition.
Community Based Research and Action
We work towards creating water-safe communities by combining insights from real-life experiences, community wisdom, and scientific research.
Partnerships for Systemic Change
We collaborate with initiatives & institutions to collectively address challenges and craft systemic approaches for meaningful change.
Digital Platforms for Changemaking Networks
We innovate digital tools to engage and mobilise networks of Water Quality Champions of India
enabling Water-Safe Communities with
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District Water Quality Platforms
INREM’s district platform model links community water testing with government planning and resources. Quick wins (safe-pump sharing, household fixes) are combined with district plans so solutions scale and stick. Key facts: Model tested across districts such as Jhabua, Nalgonda, Dungarpur, Balasore. Focus: fluoride & arsenic mitigation, with scope to cover…
Changemaking Networks: How INREM Builds Distributed Action for Water-Safe Communities
INREM’s network approach turns local action into lasting systems change. From community registries to Jal Exchanges and badge-based recognition, this brochure shows how trust, simple data, and distributed leadership create scalable solutions for water safety across India. Read the brochure to learn how changemaking networks amplify local power and spread…
Safe Water and Nutritional Improvements: Opportunities for Long-Term Health Advancements
Safe water and good nutrition work together to prevent disease and improve long-term health. This short highlight explores how targeted water filters at nutrition programme sites, together with local food-preservation and nutrition actions, can break the cycle of disease and malnutrition in vulnerable rural communities. Download the full note to…
What are Water-Safe Communities
At the end of one of our online learning sessions, a Water Quality Champion (hyperlinked) stayed over. He had a problem to share. One community that his organization was engaging with in New Delhi lived right next to a solid waste dump and when it rains, there is black water…
Securing Safe water in Fluoride affected village of Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh
In the fluoride-affected village of Ghosaliya Bada, Jhabua, access to safe drinking water has been a challenge—until now. Thanks to the Jal Jeevan Mission and local conservation efforts, over 1,700 residents now receive safe, fluoride-free water right at their doorstep!
Women for Water-Safe Communities
INREM celebrates Women water champions for Water-Safe Communities!Leadership by women at community level institutions is something that INREM values, and in programmes supported by the European Union (EU) since 2018, we have consciously worked to facilitate and support women for greater agency and voice. As we say in INREM, Suno-Bolo…
Groundwater quality in eastern Gangetic plains with IFPRI
This study offers a comprehensive analysis, covering various aspects of the water quality issue. It delves into the scale of the problem, its impact on public health, treatment and supply options, links to irrigation and livelihoods, experiences with behavior change communication, and considerations of emerging contaminants.
How can we think ahead of Fluorosis Mitigation?
Fluorosis, resulting from high fluoride in water, is a growing health concern affecting millions of Indians, both rural and urban. Despite numerous mitigation efforts, it remains largely unnoticed and overshadowed by higher-priority issues. Traditionally, the focus has been on providing fluoride-free water through water supply or treatment. However, the health…
Fluorosis Mitigation in Jhabua
The first cases of endemic skeletal fluorosis, including its neurological manifestations, were documented in 1937 in Podili, Darsi, and Kanigiri areas of Prakasam district. Studies by Pandit and colleagues in 1940 revealed that fluoride levels in the affected water rarely exceeded 6 ppm. Despite World Health Organization guidelines, severe skeletal…
Integrated Drinking Water Management in Jhabua
India is confronting a significant challenge of drinking water contamination. With 80% of the population relying on groundwater for drinking (Central Groundwater Board, 2018-19), excessive extraction has resulted in widespread contamination. This contamination stems from various sources, including both point and non-point sources, as well as natural geogenic processes.
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