Bank of Water
Despite the ongoing water crisis, the response from government systems and sections of civil society has remained limited, encouraging Riddhi Siddhi to take initiative in mobilising communities and securing resources for sustainable water solutions.
About The Campaign
Water is essential for life. Riddhi Siddhi works on water management in the drought-prone Maan Desh region of Western Maharashtra. Irregular rainfall has damaged agriculture, dried wells, and forced seasonal migration. Women and girls are the most affected, facing challenges in education, health, and nutrition due to water scarcity. Through community participation, the campaign promotes sustainable water solutions and long-term water security.
In every village, residents shoulder the responsibility of surveying existing groundwater retention structures, strategizing additional construction plans, and mobilizing necessary funds. Riddhi Siddhi plays a pivotal role in facilitating this process, driving social change by engaging key stakeholders within the village and the broader system.
50%
Women in
management
committees
20%
Village Land for
Groundwater
Retention
28%L
INR in government
funding secured
What We Do As Part Of The Bank of Water Campaign
Empowered villages champion fair and equitable water resource management, advocating for government schemes with a focus on prioritizing the rights of women and children.
Hydrogeological & Socioeconomic Surveys
With the support of our technical partner, CORO India, the land of each village is thoroughly surveyed to design a tailored groundwater management strategy. Riddhi Siddhi also conducts socioeconomic surveys to inform a people-centric strategy.
Collective Village Funding
In each village, a fund management committee (gramkosh) is initiated with equal participation of men and women. This committee manages funds for rainwater harvesting initiatives, maintains a dedicated bank account, and serves as an inclusive platform for collective decision-making on village water security efforts.
Groundwater Retention Structures
Men, women, and youth in each village volunteer their labour for one hour daily for community benefit. They dig trenches, construct check dams, and prepare land to maximize rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge.