Jal Saheli Model
Jal Saheli is Parmarth’s most successful model to engage the community women in seeking water rights, improving water conservation & restoration.
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
- 216new water bodies created and revivedthrough 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
