The emancipation of poverty through education and child rights for children of marginalized communities. Also reaching out to every child of Meerut district and other areas through a 24 hour free telephone helpline, a project by the Government of India.
Sustainable use of natural resources, to ensure that our environment does not pose a risk to human health, and can sustain an appropriate and diverse wildlife.
Empowerment of marginalized communities to improve their own environment and safeguarding their human rights.
Water quality protection and provision of safe drinking water, water Resource Conservation and provision of safe, sufficient and sustainable water resources for all
Restored and protected agricultural land, providing nutritious and healthy food sustainably, for current and future generations.
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Paani Ghano Anmol (Census of natural water resources structures in Meerut district)Janhit Foundation has brought out the first complete census of traditional natural water resources structures in the country for Meerut district by means of a study report entitled, Paani Ghano Anmol. The 300 pages study report has earned widespread appreciation amongst national and international organisations.Before the release of this report there was no data whatsoever present in the revenue records about the exact number of traditional natural water resources structures such as tanks (ponds), johads and wells in Meerut district. Janhit Foundation is also in the process of conducting such studies in other districts of Western U.P. In order to have a first hand information about the exact number of ponds, johads and wells in the revenue records, ponds physically present today, number of encroached ponds, number of wells and their condition, number of tubewells, groundwater level in the villages, Janhit Foundation conducted a study entitled Paani Ghano Anmol. The report highlights that out of 3062 ponds mentioned in existing official government records only 1944 are physically present today. It is alarming that 1543 ponds, 80% of the total have been encroached. Total number of dry ponds in the district is 715. After visiting the 663 villages of district Meerut to collect information about the status of natural water resources structures like the ponds, johads and wells it has come to light that it is the greed of the people which ultimately leads to encroachment of ponds by a few corrupt individuals. The new generation is therefore cut off from the natural water resources structures and does not understand its importance. It has come out of the report that just 1% of the villagers in each village are responsible for encroachment of 80% of the ponds. Owing to the district and revenue officials apathy this dangerous trend in spreading, as others are inspired to follow the same path. Impact of the census entitled 'Paani Ghano Anmol'It is necessary that the district plan must provide sufficient budget for the revival of these natural water resources, which will vary from district to district depending on the size and number of ponds. As a result of Janhit Foundation's comprehensive study, the budget of the district plan has now been increased per annum, to include the revival and recharging of natural pond structures within Meerut District. The study has therefore successfully moved the availability of water resources higher up the priority list for government officials. The results of this census is now available as spatial maps, through the medium of Geographical Information Systems (GIS), providing a clear accurate tool to assist planning for pond revival. |
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