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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

Photo of HARSH SONAIYA
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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 ide

Year founded

1962

Initiative 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 360007

Location(s) of impact

India : Rajkot, Gujarat

Facebook URL

sonaiyaht@yahoo.com

Twitter URL

sonaiyaht

Problem: What problem is this initiative trying to address?

water scarcity and water logging in metro cities

Solution 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. Grants
INR 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 purpose

Founding 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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Photo of RAJIV GUPTA

Your idea is very good but to make it possible, in stead of going for bore holes, go for porous concrete. We can collaborate on that, if you wish. I am using it for filter purpose. You can refer my entry: Conjunctive use of rain and ground water...
For my entry: Go to Community Review,    sort by applauds,   go to page 7

For my entry: Go to Community Review,    sort by applauds,   go to page 7

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