Water harvesting with water logging clearance and traffic control during monsoon season.
Water logging on roads and underpasses. If we make some borewell beside the roads, we can solve this problem and also bring water table up
Written by HARSH SONAIYA
I confirm that I am fully aware of the eligibility criteria, and based on its description, I am eligible to apply to the CSV Prize 2017.
- Yes, I'm eligible
Preferred language
- English
Organization name
This is my individual ideYear founded
1962Initiative stage
- Established (the solution has passed the previous stages and demonstrated success)
Annual budget in 2017 (USD)
- $100k - $250k
Number of beneficiaries impacted so far
- More than 100,000
Organization type
- Nonprofit, NGO, or citizen sector
Secondary Focus Area
- Water
- Rural development
Headquarters location: Country
- India
Headquarters location: City
Rajkot, Gujarat, India Pin 360007Location(s) of impact
India : Rajkot, GujaratFacebook URL
sonaiyaht@yahoo.comTwitter URL
sonaiyahtProblem: What problem is this initiative trying to address?
water scarcity and water logging in metro citiesSolution Summary: What is the proposed solution? What do you see as its most promising aspects for creating shared value?
If we make borewell besides the road, during the monsoon water will go through this borewell into the empty part of the soil, thus we can solve water logging problem and also increase the water table up for future use of water, residing surrounding area people. In Rajkot, Gujarat people using this technique in their houses, where during monsoon season the water from their houses roof is going directly into the borewell and the borewell get recharged for their water requirements during the summer season. I saw a serious Water logging in the underpasses and i got this idea to clear that water logging and harvesting the water for future use. This may save water as much as a big dam can. Implementation of this project can also solve the problem of traffic control. The cost of making one borewell is max. INR 20k only. As per my calculation max INR 2000k is required for whole city.Impact: What is the impact of the work to date? Specify both the social and the environmental impact of your work
water table will come up. No scarcity of water will be seen. Water logging problem will be resolved. Traffic problems will be resolved.Financial sustainability plan: How is this initiative financially supported? How will you ensure its financial sustainability long-term?
2. Govt. GrantsINR 20000 will be required for one borewell
For the whole city like Rajkot population of 20 lacks will be required max. 300 borewells are required to cover it completely.
Unique value proposition: What makes your initiative innovative? How does your project differ from other organizations working in the same field?
My project looks very simple to understand the purpose, very low budget and high yield multy purposeFounding story: Share a story about the "Aha!" moment that sparked the beginning of this initiative.
This is my individual Idea. I am a teacher, teaching Biology in the school, participated more than 10 times in the state level science fair with my innovative ideas.Where did you hear about the Nestlé Creating Shared Value Prize?
- Social media
Evaluation results
2 evaluations so far
1. Overall evaluation
5 - This idea rocked my world. It’s awesome! - 50%
4 - This idea seems really exciting. With a little more polishing, it’d be among my favorites. - 50%
3 - I think the idea is great, but it needs some work before it moves onto the next round. - 0%
2 - I liked it fine but preferred others. - 0%
1 - It didn’t make my heart beat faster. Needs significant revisions. - 0%
2. Innovation
5 - Absolutely, 100%! - 50%
4 - I feel really good about this - very promising - 50%
3 - This has some good elements and some areas for development - 0%
2 - This doesn’t inspire me so much - 0%
1 - This entry is weak here - 0%
3. Social and/or Environmental Impact
5 - Absolutely, 100%! - 50%
4 - I feel really good about this - very promising - 0%
3 - This has some good elements and some areas for development - 50%
2 - This doesn’t inspire me so much - 0%
1 - This entry is weak here - 0%
4. Financial sustainability
5 - Absolutely, 100%! - 100%
4 - I feel really good about this - very promising - 0%
3 - This has some good elements and some areas for development - 100%
2 - This doesn’t inspire me so much - 0%
1 - This entry is weak here - 0%
Nothing stands out! I thought it was great. - 0%
5. Potential to Scale / Replicability
5 - Absolutely, 100%! - 50%
4 - I feel really good about this - very promising - 50%
3 - This has some good elements and some areas for development - 0%
2 - This doesn’t inspire me so much - 0%
1 - This entry is weak here - 0%
6. Organizational Leadership
5 - Absolutely, 100%! - 50%
4 - I feel really good about this - very promising - 0%
3 - This has some good elements and some areas for development - 0%
2 - This doesn’t inspire me so much - 0%
1 - This entry is weak here - 50%
7. Potential for Creating Shared Value
5 - Absolutely, 100%! - 50%
4 - I feel really good about this - very promising - 0%
3 - This has some good elements and some areas for development - 50%
2 - This doesn’t inspire me so much - 0%
1 - This entry is weak here - 0%
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