Women for Water, Water for Women campaign commences under scheme Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT)

Women for Water, Water for Women campaign commenced yesterday under the scheme Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). The campaign will continue till tomorrow which is aimed to provide a platform for inclusion of women in water governance. Under the campaign, women will be given first-hand knowledge about water treatment processes through visits to Water Treatment Plants in their respective cities.

This campaign is an initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in partnership with the National Urban Livelihood Mission and Odisha Urban Academy. Enthusiastic participation marked the first day of campaign as more than four thousand women from across all States. According to Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, India has more than three thousand water treatment plants. During the campaign, women Self Help Groups will visit more than 550 water treatment plants, with a combined operational capacity of more than 20 thousand Minimal Liquid Discharge. Women play a significant role in household water management. By empowering women with knowledge about water treatment processes and infrastructure, the Ministry aims to enhance their ability to ensure access to safe and clean drinking water for their households.