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NGO Darpan CSR-1 80G 12A Trust Deed
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Problem ID: 1000964
🧠 Problem Title: Unsafe Drinking Water Due to Lack of Real-Time Water Quality Monitoring in Rural Areas
📝 Problem Description

Access to safe drinking water remains a major challenge in many rural areas. Most households rely on groundwater, wells, springs, rivers, or community water sources without regularly testing the quality of the water. Contamination from bacteria, chemicals, sewage leakage, agricultural runoff, and other pollutants often goes undetected because water testing facilities are limited, expensive, or located far from villages.
People generally become aware of water contamination only after experiencing health problems such as stomach infections, diarrhea, skin diseases, and other water-borne illnesses. Regular laboratory testing is not practical for many rural communities due to cost, lack of awareness, and limited accessibility.
There is currently no affordable and easy-to-use system that can continuously monitor important water quality parameters and provide timely alerts when water becomes unsafe for consumption. As a result, communities remain exposed to health risks, medical expenses, and reduced quality of life.
A reliable solution that enables real-time monitoring and early detection of water contamination can help ensure safer drinking water, improve public health, and reduce preventable diseases in rural communities.

⚡ Impact
Hundreds and more
🌍 Impact Area
Rural
📊 Scope
District
📌 Place
At home
⏱ Occurrence
Frequently
⚠ Life Risk
Yes
💰 Financial Loss
Lakhs or more

👤 Name
Obaid UR Rehman
🎓 Class
11
📍 State
Jammu and Kashmir