Abstract : In rural areas of developing countries, improved access to clean and regular water supply led to reduced workloads, relief from ongoing stress and drudgery related to collection of water, and sanitation facilities, health, and education status. To sustain these benefits, women need to be active participants rather than passive beneficiaries in community owned drinking water projects. It found that involvement of women did more to galvanize their leadership potential, showcase their capabilities and make them more active participants in managing their respective village water facilities than simply including them on water management committees. One assumption that runs through this project, right from its vision to the operationalization is with respect to bringing women's participation at center stage. It was clear to the designers of the project that the benefits of improved health and living conditions from Aapni Yojna water supply can only be achieved with strong and energetic women’s participation. These eight case studies applaud the tireless efforts of the community especially women who were the unsung heroes and have been instrumental in the success of the Aapni-Yojna project in three districts of Rajasthan that actively promoted women’s involvement in every stage of the project.
Cite : Sadhu, G., & Adesh, S. (2024). Women Voices In Integrated Water, Sanitation, Health And Education Program In Rajasthan Desert (1st ed., pp. 91-104). Noble Science Press. https://doi.org/10.52458/9788196919535.nsp2024.eb.ch-08
