Scaling an Integrated approach to Fluorosis mitigation
Community based Research and Action
A 3 year programme for scaling a well tested approach on Fluorosis to 38 villages of Jhabua and Alirajpur, MP.
Azim Premji Philanthropy Initiatives (APPI)
Primary focus
Safe water and better nutrition
Secondary focus
District Water Quality Platforms
Duration
May 2019 – Nov 2022
Location
Jhabua and Alirajpur, MP
Budget
108 lakhs
This project aimed to build upon INREM’s existing efforts in Madhya Pradesh, focusing on a total of 38 villages spanning two districts. The primary objective was to mitigate the consumption of fluoride-contaminated drinking water and enhance nutritional levels within these communities.
Key strategies employed included the identification and protection of safe water sources, establishment of nutrition gardens, and implementation of plantation initiatives.
Project Goals
Get 38 villages to have Safe water and be free from fluorosis
Scale govt and NGO partnerships to plan for fluorosis in 2 districts
Major Outcomes
65000 population in 38 villages benefitted from a 75% increase in Safe water coverage in 3 years
More than 150 villages in 2 districts affected by high fluoride now have specific plans and implementation on Safe water programmes
Resources
Address
INREM Foundation,
Block B, Paramkrishna Apts, Near IRMA,
Anand, Gujarat -388001, India
Phone
(02692)-262385