Even as India and the world worry about the current food shortage, it might be water that eventually leaves the nation high and dry. Here's a stat that should make you think before you glug down that next glassful: In a list of 122 countries rated on quality of potable water, India ranks a lowly 120. And although India has 4% of the world's water, studies show average avail-ability is shrinking steadily. It's estimated that by 2020, India will become a water-stressed nation.
The Constitution makes it the State's duty to provide potable water to its citizens — a mandate that remains on paper for many folks in 21st century India. Nearly 50% of villages still do not have any source of protected drinking water, say experts. Government stats paint a different picture though. According to the 2001 census, 68.2% households have access to safe drinking water. The department of drinking water supply estimates that 94% of rural habitations and 91% urban households have access to drinking water. But experts point out that these are misleading, simply because coverage refers to installed capacity and not actual supply.
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Covid 19
More than lakhs of people are affected by pandemic in India. This problem has severely impacted rich & poor nations across the globe. It has severely affected livelihoods of millions of poor people in India. Pandemic outbreak and subsequent happenings require our combined efforts to help the most vulnerable section of people in country badly hit by it. Inner voice foundation with its team, field staff, peer group and support base began reaching out to section of people whose lives are adversely affected by pandemic on the call of the Prime minister of country. It has been providing ration kits comprising food items, essential oils, soaps, biscuits, salt & sugar, vegetables etc. to affected persons in city's slums and Jhuggis.
IVF is also helping stranded labourers & workers both from within and outside the State. There are many who need support for their train fare for going their villages, buying food during lockdown. We are trying to support them as much as possible.We have been working on war footing and reaching out to needy people day and night. Inner voice foundation will be adopting new measures for mitigation of Covid19 in all of its Drinking water- Public health campaign in the villages.
