Jal Saheli Model
Jal Saheli Model Jal Saheli is Parmarth’s most successful model to engage the community women in seeking water rights, improving water conservation & restoration.
Jal Saheli Model
The Jal Saheli’s are responsible for carrying forward the water security agenda and provide leadership towards collective assertion for water rights & entitlements, including government schemes, through processes such as awareness generation. In this way, the Jal Saheli engages the community in village water development as well as preparation of water user master plan. She also does liaising with panchayat, government and politicians and raises water issues at village level.
Journey of Jal Saheli Cadre
organization has first introduced in April 2011 in 96 villages of three districts – Jalaun, Hamirpur and Lalitpur currently selected more than 1100 Jal sahelis in 6 districts (Jalaun, Hamirpur, Lalitpur, Jhansi, Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur) The Jal Saheli model of Parmarth is now recognized as the best NGO model by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Union Government. Today, our Jal Sahelis have made at least 100 Bundelkhand villages water sufficient despite the dry weather condition in the region.
IMPACT of Jal Sahelis’ Work
- 216 new water bodies created and revived through their support
- Over 1000 water bodies constructed through convergence
- Over 3 Lakh People are made aware of Water Conservation Practices
- The Jal Sahelis are instrumental in hand pump repairing and their installation for resolving drinking water crisis in 300 plus villages
Awards & Recognition
The Jal Sahelis are recognized nationally and internationally for their admirable work.
Jal Saheli’s work mentioned in Man ki Bat
Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi ji mentioned about Jal Saheli’s work in Man ki Bat
Water Warriors Award 2023
Jal Saheli Ganga Rajpoot Awarded by the President of INDIA
Jal Shakti Abhiyan "Catch the Rain Award" 2023 -
Jal Saheli Sharda Banshkar Awarded by the president of INDIA
Water Women Award 2019
Awarded to Jal Saheli Babitaon International Women’s Day by Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Shri Manish Sisodiyaji
HT Women Award 2015
Awarded to Jal Saheli Anuja Devi by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
Jal Prahari Award 2019
8 Jal Sahelis were awarded with Jal Prahari award by Hon’ble Gajendra Singh Shekhavat, Minister, Jal Shakti Ministry, GoI
Water Warriors Award 2023
Jal Saheli Geeta Devi Awarded by Hon'ble Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Jal Saheli Neelam Jha Awarded by UN
Jal Saheli Neelam Jha Awarded by UN Association for Water Conservation Work
Water Champion Award 2021
Jal Saheli Geeta Devi &Imrati Devi were awarded by UNDP
Water Conservation Contribution 2012
Jal Sahelis received this award for outstanding work in Water Conservation