behind the posh facade of the capital city is the contrasting world of resettlement colonies
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Behind the posh facade of the capital city is the contrasting world of resettlement colonies.
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In these congested back lanes, families survive mainly on daily wages.
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Garbage lies in huge uncollected piles and open defecation is usually the only option.
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This is compounded by open drains, no proper electricity or sewage lines and a severe water crisis.
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For children at school, especially in the summer, drinking water becomes
a problem and water-related diseases are common.
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Across 10 selected schools, principals echoed these problems…
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teachers talked about the need for greater hygiene awareness…
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and consultations were held with the School Management Committees on a possible solution.
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Borewells were dug in each school that were connected to a see-saw pump.
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The idea is to use the energy generated by the children’s play to pump the water to overhead tanks.
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The water passes through a Ultra filtration system and then into a water
cooler. Water tests ensured that it was of safe
quality to drink.
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The simple cleaning techniques were demonstrated to the teachers.
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While the ‘cool’ water is a hit with the students, earlier source tasted better.
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Apart from the taste factor, there were child safety issues with the see-saw pump and rampant vandalism in these areas. Many schools have now connected the filtration system
directly to their old water connections and moved them inside.
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In a few schools, the ‘incinerator’ concept was also piloted in the girls toilets.
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At the same time, 10-member student health clubs formed ineach school are helping build knowledge on sanitation
issues…
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spreading basic tips on hand washing and school cleanliness
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and even taking this knowledge home to their families and communities.
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The activities are not limited to school alone. Community women and
youth groups are working to discuss local issues and find solutions.
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Children’s media clubs are playing an active role in identifying and reporting
on problems in their areas; even succeeding in slowly changing mindsets.
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And child-friendly centres equipped with games and learning material
are helping reach out even to those who don’t attend school.
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With visible improvements being noted in their hygiene, children are clearly acting as the ‘agents of changes’; prompting behavioural transformations in the wider
community.
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Photographs: Sarika Gulati