Generic Aquamap Project Proposal
Principal Investigator
Prof. Ligy Philip
Objective
- The core objective of AquaMAP is to provide technological solutions to develop sustainable water/waste management practices integrally with water conservation and resource recovery approaches vital for sustenance of clean and healthy village envisioned under SDG6, SBM and JJM. The project will fetch improved public health outcomes, besides enhancing their social and environmental settings.
Description
- Identify pressing water related problems faced in various parts of the country., Implement the existing / new technologies, solutions, management practices for water and waste water management, water conservation and water rejuvenation, solid waste management (SWM) in villages /towns/ industries/ agriculture areas, as relevant., Monitor the performance over a period of time under different stress conditions for sustainability under existing policy framework., Extract knowledge from gathered information on the technology-society-governance nexus and suggest changes in the policy framework, if needed.
Impact
- Water Resource conservation / management., Creating sustainable source of water supply., Rejuvenating and protecting water bodies., Development of cleanliness, hygiene and health., Promote livelihoods in the local community., Dignified and improved standard of living by enhancing their social and environmental settings.