Project Jal Prabal: Advancing Water Sustainability in India

Desire Energy Private Limited (

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Description

Project Jal Prabal, initiated by Desire Energy Pvt Ltd, is a public water infrastructure project aimed at providing clean potable water to rural households in India. The project has a total valuation of 19.44 million USD and is aligned with the Jal Jeevan Mission of the Indian government. Its goal is to supply 55 liters of clean water per capita per day to every rural household and to achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water. The project includes the installation of 2.5 lakh functional household tap connections (FHTCs), building public water infrastructure, retrofitting existing water supply systems, laying pipelines, installing IoT devices, developing solar-based water plants, and implementing a centralized control and monitoring system (SCADA) for data analytics. The expected outcome of the project is clean potable water for all, cost savings, reduced dependency on coal, and cumulative emission reduction of 2,18,820 tCO2e over a 10-year period. Project Jal Prabal is addressing several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 6 (access to safe and affordable drinking water) and Goal 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure). The project also supports environmental and social assessment management plans and a communication management plan.

Expected Impact

SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation: The project aims to provide clean potable water to every rural household in India, with a target of supplying 55 Litre Per Capita Per Day (LPCD). The outcome of the project so far includes 257,000 Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs), 11265 km of water pipelines laid, 507 overhead service reservoirs, 479 pumphouses, and 300,000 residents supplied with clean water. SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy: The project implements energy-efficient solutions, such as solar-based water plants and digital tracking systems, to reduce the dependency on coal and emissions. The expected outcome over a 10-year period includes a cumulative emission reduction of 2,18,820 tCO2e. SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth: The project is creating employment opportunities, with over 2000 employees staffed on the project. The implementation of new technologies and solutions is also promoting sustainable development and economic growth in rural areas. SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: The project implements cutting-edge technologies, such as IoT devices and centralized control systems, to improve water management practices, reduce human error, and promote technological capabilities in rural areas. The project is also digitizing conventional tracking systems and providing data analytics to improve the operations and maintenance of water supply systems. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities: The project is improving access to clean water in rural communities, leading to sustainable and livable communities. The project also includes environmental and social assessment management plans, as well as communication management plans, to ensure sustainable development. Outputs and outcomes from Project Jal Prabal: Total valuation of 1592 crores (equivalent to 19.44 million USD) Goal to provide clean potable water to every rural household in India and supply 55 Liters Per Capita Per Day (LPCD) of clean water Installation of 2.5 lakh FHTC connections Improvisation of existing water supply systems by retrofitting and laying of pipelines Installation of IoT devices and solar-based water plants Development of centralized control system (SCADA) Governance of the project according to PMI standards 257,000 FHTC connections installed 11,265 km of water pipelines laid 507 overhead service reservoirs built 479 pumphouses built 300,000 residents supplied with clean water Expected clean potable water for all residents over a 10-year period Cost savings Reduced dependency on coal Cumulative emission reduction of 218,820 tCO2e Over 2000 employees In-kind contribution from Desire Foundation Partnership with State Water and Sanitation Mission, Uttar Pradesh (SWSM, UP) Aims to reduce Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Use of technologies like IoT and AI to reduce the chances of human error and digitize the conventional tracking system Energy-efficient water infrastructure Predictive analysis of component failures, leakages, and other issues leading to a reduction in NRW Implementation of environmental and social assessment management plans and communication management plan

Partners

Insights International
The Light Millenium
State Water and Sanitation Mission, Uttar Pradesh
District Water and Sanitation Mission, Uttar Pradesh
Mehsana Nagar Palika,Gujarat
Deesa Nagar Palika, Gujarat
Anjar Nagar Palika, Gujarat

Additional information

This project aims to achieve the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030: Target 6.1: Ensure universal access to safe and affordable drinking water in rural India. This includes laying water supply networks, installing solar-based water plants, and providing 55 LPCD clean water to every rural household. Target 6.3: Improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and increasing recycling and safe reuse globally. The project runs a water treatment plant in Ajmer district in Rajasthan which removes impurities and hardnesses of water. Target 6.4: Increase water-use efficiency and reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity. This is done by reducing Non-Revenue Water (NRW), using technologies like IoT and AI to improve the efficiency of systems, digitizing the conventional tracking system, and installing a centralized control and monitoring system for data analytics. Target 7.2: Increase the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix by installing solar-based water plants in rural areas. Target 8.5: Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including young people and persons with disabilities. This project provides employment to the rural population and promotes better representation of rural female workers. Target 9.5: Encourage innovation and upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors, particularly in developing countries. This project transforms old infrastructure to smarter and more cost-efficient systems, reduces NRW, and uses IoT and AI to improve the efficiency of systems. Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning. The project contributes to this goal by installing energy-efficient water infrastructure and solar-based water plants. Universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water: The project aims to supply 55 LPCD clean water to every rural household and lay networks of pipes to meet the potable water requirements of every village. Improved water quality: The project runs a water treatment plant that supplies 75,000 KL of potable water per day, treating several impurities to improve the water quality. Water-use efficiency: The project focuses on reducing Non Revenue Water (NRW) through the use of technologies such as IoT and AI and digitizing the conventional tracking system for operations and maintenance. Renewable energy: The project installs solar-based water plants in rural areas to increase the share of renewable energy in the energy mix. Full and productive employment: The project provides employment opportunities to the rural population, with a focus on better representation of rural women in the workforce. Scientific research and innovation: The project encourages innovation through the transformation of old infrastructure to smarter, more cost-efficient systems. Climate change measures: The project integrates climate change measures through the installation of energy-efficient water infrastructure and solar-based water plants.

SDGS & Targets

Goal 6

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

6.1

By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all

6.1.1

Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services

6.2

By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations

6.2.1

Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water

6.3

By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally

6.3.1

Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated

6.3.2

Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality

6.4

By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity

6.4.1

Change in water-use efficiency over time

6.4.2

Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources

6.5

By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate

6.5.1

Degree of integrated water resources management

6.5.2

Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation

6.6

By 2020, protect and restore water-related ecosystems, including mountains, forests, wetlands, rivers, aquifers and lakes

6.6.1

Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time

6.a

By 2030, expand international cooperation and capacity-building support to developing countries in water- and sanitation-related activities and programmes, including water harvesting, desalination, water efficiency, wastewater treatment, recycling and reuse technologies

6.a.1

Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan

6.b

Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management

6.b.1

Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management

Goal 7

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

7.1

By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services

7.1.1

Proportion of population with access to electricity

7.1.2

Proportion of population with primary reliance on clean fuels and technology

7.2

By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix

7.2.1

Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption

7.3

By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency

7.3.1

Energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and GDP

7.a

By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology

7.a.1

International financial flows to developing countries in support of clean energy research and development and renewable energy production, including in hybrid systems

7.b

By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support

7.b.1

Installed renewable energy-generating capacity in developing and developed countries (in watts per capita)

Goal 8

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

8.1

Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries

8.1.1

Annual growth rate of real GDP per capita

8.2

Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high-value added and labour-intensive sectors

8.2.1

Annual growth rate of real GDP per employed person

8.3

Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services

8.3.1

Proportion of informal employment in total employment, by sector and sex

8.4

Improve progressively, through 2030, global resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, in accordance with the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production, with developed countries taking the lead

8.4.1

Material footprint, material footprint per capita, and material footprint per GDP

8.4.2

Domestic material consumption, domestic material consumption per capita, and domestic material consumption per GDP

8.5

By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value

8.5.1

Average hourly earnings of female and male employees, by occupation, age and persons with disabilities

8.5.2

Unemployment rate, by sex, age and persons with disabilities

8.6

By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training

8.6.1

Proportion of youth (aged 15-24 years) not in education, employment or training

8.7

Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms

8.7.1

Proportion and number of children aged 5‑17 years engaged in child labour, by sex and age

8.8

Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers, including migrant workers, in particular women migrants, and those in precarious employment

8.8.1

Fatal and non-fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers, by sex and migrant status

8.8.2

Level of national compliance with labour rights (freedom of association and collective bargaining) based on International Labour Organization (ILO) textual sources and national legislation, by sex and migrant status

8.9

By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products

8.9.1

Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP and in growth rate

8.10

Strengthen the capacity of domestic financial institutions to encourage and expand access to banking, insurance and financial services for all

8.10.1

(a) Number of commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults and (b) number of automated teller machines (ATMs) per 100,000 adults

8.10.2

Proportion of adults (15 years and older) with an account at a bank or other financial institution or with a mobile-money-service provider

8.a

Increase Aid for Trade support for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, including through the Enhanced Integrated Framework for Trade-Related Technical Assistance to Least Developed Countries

8.a.1

Aid for Trade commitments and disbursements

8.b

By 2020, develop and operationalize a global strategy for youth employment and implement the Global Jobs Pact of the International Labour Organization

8.b.1

Existence of a developed and operationalized national strategy for youth employment, as a distinct strategy or as part of a national employment strategy

Goal 9

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

9.1

Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all

9.1.1

Proportion of the rural population who live within 2 km of an all-season road

9.1.2

Passenger and freight volumes, by mode of transport

9.2

Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and, by 2030, significantly raise industry’s share of employment and gross domestic product, in line with national circumstances, and double its share in least developed countries

9.2.1

Manufacturing value added as a proportion of GDP and per capita

9.2.2

Manufacturing employment as a proportion of total employment

9.3

Increase the access of small-scale industrial and other enterprises, in particular in developing countries, to financial services, including affordable credit, and their integration into value chains and markets

9.3.1

Proportion of small-scale industries in total industry value added

9.3.2

Proportion of small-scale industries with a loan or line of credit

9.4

By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities

9.4.1

CO₂emission per unit of value added

9.5

Enhance scientific research, upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors in all countries, in particular developing countries, including, by 2030, encouraging innovation and substantially increasing the number of research and development workers per 1 million people and public and private research and development spending

9.5.1

Research and development expenditure as a proportion of GDP

9.5.2

Researchers (in full-time equivalent) per million inhabitants

9.a

Facilitate sustainable and resilient infrastructure development in developing countries through enhanced financial, technological and technical support to African countries, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States

9.a.1

Total official international support (official development assistance plus other official flows) to infrastructure

9.b

Support domestic technology development, research and innovation in developing countries, including by ensuring a conducive policy environment for, inter alia, industrial diversification and value addition to commodities

9.b.1

Proportion of medium and high-tech industry value added in total value added

9.c

Significantly increase access to information and communications technology and strive to provide universal and affordable access to the Internet in least developed countries by 2020

9.c.1

Proportion of population covered by a mobile network, by technology

Goal 13

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

13.1

Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries

13.1.1

Number of deaths, missing persons and directly affected persons attributed to disasters per 100,000 population

13.1.2

Number of countries that adopt and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030

13.1.3

Proportion of local governments that adopt and implement local disaster risk reduction strategies in line with national disaster risk reduction strategies

13.2

Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning

13.2.1

Number of countries with nationally determined contributions, long-term strategies, national adaptation plans and adaptation communications, as reported to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

13.2.2

Total greenhouse gas emissions per year

13.3

Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning

13.3.1

Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment

13.a

Implement the commitment undertaken by developed-country parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change to a goal of mobilizing jointly $100 billion annually by 2020 from all sources to address the needs of developing countries in the context of meaningful mitigation actions and transparency on implementation and fully operationalize the Green Climate Fund through its capitalization as soon as possible

13.a.1

Amounts provided and mobilized in United States dollars per year in relation to the continued existing collective mobilization goal of the $100 billion commitment through to 2025

13.b

Promote mechanisms for raising capacity for effective climate change-related planning and management in least developed countries and small island developing States, including focusing on women, youth and local and marginalized communities

13.b.1

Number of least developed countries and small island developing States with nationally determined contributions, long-term strategies, national adaptation plans and adaptation communications, as reported to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

False

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Timeline

16 February 2022 (start date)

29 December 2023 (date of completion)

Entity

Desire Energy Private Limited

SDGs

6 7 8 9 13

Region

Asia and Pacific

Other beneficiaries

The project employs 2000+ people, 90% of whom are from rural areas thereby transforming the rural livelihoods situation in India.
300,000 residents supplied with clean water.
Villages covered under the projects:1265 and counting
Water supplied — 16.5 Million Litres per day
Population covered — 300000 (7500 are added per day)
(note: For every 5 people there is 1 Functional Household Tap Connection or FHTC, hence for 60000 FHTC approx population served is 300000).

More information

https://www.desireenergy.com/

Countries

India

Contact Information

Dharmesh, General Manager

dharmeshkhandelwal@desireenergy.com