Safe Water Network and Pentair Foundation bring safe drinking water access to the Primary School, Khora, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh | Law-Order
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Safe Water Network and Pentair Foundation Inaugurate Water Treatment Plant at Primary School
New Delhi: Safe Water Network, a non-profit organization, in collaboration with Pentair Foundation, inaugurated the Water Treatment plant at Primary School, Khora for the health and well-being of the school children. Prathmik Vidyalaya, Khora Village, Ghaziabad district, is a Government School that provides education to students up to the primary level. More than 500 children are enrolled in the School. The Primary School faced water quality challenges, posing health-related issues like diarrhea. The school Principal invited Safe Water Network to set up a safe drinking water facility within the School’s premises to provide safe drinking water. Pentair, a global corporation that supports philanthropic efforts in education, safe water, and community through its Foundation, provided the grant. Through their partnership in the last decade, Safe Water Network and Pentair Foundation have brought safe water access to more than 1.3 million people in India in the water quality-affected regions.
Inauguration Ceremony
The inauguration has been marked with fun, frolic, and festivities. The students presented a skit on drinking safe water for good health and saving water and performed a dance on ‘school chale hum’ amongst other activities. Speaking at the inauguration, the Chief Guest, Col. U. B. Singh (Retd.) Representative Member Parliament Ghaziabad said, ”Good health and education are most important for nurturing children, the future of our country”. He expressed deep gratitude to Pentair and urged the school management to utilize and maintain the facility.
Avant-Garde Treatment Plant
Mr. Ajit Tulo, Senior Director, Pentair Foundation, said, ”This is the avant-garde treatment plant with a six-step purification process that would provide safe water to the 500 school children and for the mid-day meal preparation. Pentair collaborates with its partners, combining technology, talent, and scientific research to provide sustainable access to safe water and support sustainability initiatives. This is a zero-discharge plant. Mr. Ravindra Sewak, India Country Director, Safe Water Network, said, “Safe water prevents waterborne disease, and everyone must always drink safe water. We want the students, teachers, and staff to drink this water. Addressing the students, he advised them on the importance of hand wash hygiene. He welcomed Pentair’s initiative to gift water bottles to all the students and asked the children to fill the water bottles while going home.
Commitment to Upkeep
Mrs. Rama Singh, School Principal, thanked all and said, ”We cherish this safe water treatment plant and have trained three school teachers to operate and maintain it. We are committed to its upkeep”.
About Organizations
- Safe Water Network: We envision a world with healthy, thriving communities that sustainably manage their safe water. Founded in 2006 by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman and a group of civic leaders in New York, Safe Water Network works to ensure that millions of people in underserved communities around the world have access to safe water by leveraging a three-pronged approach:
- Field Implementation for safe water access, water conservation, and School WASH
- Technical Assistance to government and other NGOs to improve performance and replicate sustainable, safe water solutions
- Sector Engagement for collaboration and advocacy to develop and strengthen the water ecosystem
Our programs offer culturally, socially, and economically sustainable solutions to provide access to safe water, one of the world’s most urgent and complex challenges. Safe Water Network operates in India and Ghana, providing direct access to 1.7 million people and indirectly impacting more than 25 million people. To learn more, visit https://www.safewaternetwork.org/
- Pentair: Pentair is driven to create a better world through smart, sustainable water solutions. We help the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life’s most essential resource. Water is necessary for life, and the need for water touches nearly everything we do. From residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on driving innovation that helps our planet and people thrive. Our approximately 11,250 global employees are living our purpose to make the most of water, life’s most essential resource. The decisions we make, the products we create, the solutions we offer, and the partnerships we form are opportunities to impact people and our planet positively. We help the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water. Every day. Read more about us at https://www.pentair.com/
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
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SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- Target 6.1: By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all.
- Indicator 6.1.1: Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services.
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SDG 4: Quality Education
- Target 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes.
- Indicator 4.1.1: Proportion of children and young people (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex.
Analysis
The article addresses two Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, and SDG 4: Quality Education.
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
The article highlights the inauguration of a water treatment plant at a primary school in Khora Village, Ghaziabad district, India. The primary school faced water quality challenges, leading to health-related issues like diarrhea among the students. The installation of the water treatment plant aims to provide safe drinking water to the school children. This aligns with SDG 6, which focuses on ensuring access to clean water and sanitation for all.
Specific Target: Target 6.1 – By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all.
Indicator: Indicator 6.1.1 – Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services.
SDG 4: Quality Education
The article mentions that the primary school in Khora Village provides education to students up to the primary level, with more than 500 children enrolled. The installation of the water treatment plant at the school is aimed at improving the health and well-being of the school children. This connects to SDG 4, which focuses on ensuring quality education for all.
Specific Target: Target 4.1 – By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes.
Indicator: Indicator 4.1.1 – Proportion of children and young people (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | Target 6.1 – By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all. | Indicator 6.1.1 – Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services. |
| SDG 4: Quality Education | Target 4.1 – By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable, and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes. | Indicator 4.1.1 – Proportion of children and young people (a) in grades 2/3; (b) at the end of primary; and (c) at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (i) reading and (ii) mathematics, by sex. |
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