Satsang Jal Seva Sangatan - Satsang Foundation’s pledge to revive our most precious resource

India is facing a severe water crisis, characterized by extreme water scarcity, contaminated surface water, and limited access to piped water supply. Climate change effects such as droughts and rising sea levels further exacerbate the challenge of accessing safe water and sanitation.

In urban environs, overexploitation of groundwater, inadequate rainwater harvesting, and poor sewage management leading to contamination of groundwater and water bodies, are some of the issues. Natural ecosystems are ravaged due to dying water bodies, soil erosion and flooding during the monsoons.

Faced with rapidly declining water reserves in India, Satsang Jal Seva Sangatan (SJSS), an initiative of The Satsang Foundation, is working spiritedly to meet this critical challenge. Honouring our founder, Sri M’s message of water as a sacred element (Apas), we have pledged to make every Indian city self-sufficient in its water needs.

Key projects/initiatives undertaken till date:

1. Aviral Godavari Mission: The Aviral Godavari Mission, launched in November 2022, aims to revive the Godavari River into its perennial glory. The Godavari River, starting from the Trimbak range near Nashik, faces deforestation, rainwater runoff, and soil erosion challenges. The Satsang Foundation, under its umbrella of Environment initiatives, launched Project Aviral Godavari Mission jointly with Namami Goda Foundation, aiming to rejuvenate the source of the Godavari River at Brahmagiri, Trimbakeshwar, District-Nashik.
2. C20 Working Group: In 2023, The Satsang Foundation formed and led the C20 Working Group (the G20's official Civil Society engagement group) on “Revival of Rivers and Water Management”, under Sri M’s guidance while he was a member of the C20 Core Committee. The working group conducted interactions with global figures in this field over 5 months, and submitted policy recommendations to the G20 Leadership.
3. Recharging ground water: Creation of percolation wells, cleaning water bodies (ponds, lakes) and implementation of rainwater harvesting in individual homes, building complexes.
4. Water wastage prevention: Awareness creation on ways to conserve water amongst students, apartment dwellers and office goers.

Impact till date:

41 M+ Liters of Water Conserved;

10+ Water bodies Conserved;

25 Check dams Built;

9000+ Students sensitized.

We seek your financial assistance for the ambitious projects and initiatives of the Satsang Jal Seva Sangatan.

Your contribution will go a long way in helping us execute our water conservation projects and further enhance our impact in society.

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