On February-March 2020 SaciWATERs conducted a series of workshops about the harmful effects of arsenic consumption in 16 schools in Kahalgaon and Pirpanti of Bhagalpur district of Bihar, India. The workshops were run with the support of UNICEF. Around 989 students of standard 7th, 8th and 9th & 45 teachers participated in the training program….
Formation of people centric district platforms
The formation of people centric district platforms (at the level of 10 habitations to begin with) so as to serve as the medium for bridging the gap of bottom-up, data, knowledge and services for addressing the water quality issues focusing on Arsenic and hence its subsequent strengthening for scale (10-50-150) in a integrated approach. …
Making water quality data easier to understand – Vrunda Bansode
If water data is accessible to all in simple visual forms, will it change the way we think and get more number of people to appreciate issues such as Water contamination. Vrunda Bhansode, one of the four winners of the first round of the Safe water crusade, wishes to work on this seed of an…
Sensing the reach of India’s vast rural water pipelines – MV Rama Chandrudu
Only one in every 3 rural Indians have access to piped water supply. Massive regional water supply programmes are underway across many Indian states, but there is no monitoring of whether this water is reaching people and if it is safe for them. One person wants to change this. Rama Chandrudu comes with a vast…
Empowering rural India with its own water data – Amit Tandon
In an age of big data generation, we have someone who believes in ‘small data’. Amit Tandon believes that communities can effectively manage their water supplies if they are enabled with their own local water data. The hope is that it can bring a revolutionary change in the way people take a decision with respect…
Getting villagers gossiping on Safe water issues- Pradeep Balkunde
Can water sensors within villagers enable a local communication channel transforming the way in which rural India looks at safe drinking water. Meet Pradeep Balkhunde, one of the four winners of the first round of the Safe water crusade, who is charged up with this idea. Being a chemistry graduate, Pradeep comes with experience in…
Building Awareness on Arsenic in Water in Buxar
The scenario of water pollution in Buxar district has been explained in our previous blog. Buxar, being one of the highly arsenic affected districts in Bihar, serves as one of the crucial sites for triggering action among local communities. Thus, a campaign, with the support of Water Aid, was proposed on building awareness on water-quality…
Red=Danger! Visual screening cues for arsenic
Sand and insects in water is easily seen, dissolved solids in water makes it murky; hard water feels different and has impact on cooking and washing, but what about those contaminants that are not visible at all? Simple visual cues for primary screening of arsenic.
Book Review: Socio-Economic Analysis of Arsenic Contamination in GroundWater in West Bengal
Review of the much talked about book on systemic learning about Arsenic in West Bengal.
Super-foods that protect against Arsenic
Selected spices, leaves, fruits can help reduce/remove arsenic toxicity from the body. they are most effective when taken in the right form and quantities. Dr Arun Kumar from Mahavir Cancer Research and Training Centre, Patna, and Dr. Kunal Kanti Majumdar from KPC Medical College & Hospital, Jadavpur, Kolkata, share results from their research on food to…
How far would you go to obtain clear porcelain skin?
“Creating charm is the real wonder of the facial wonder worker. These wafers are beauty’s first sincere aid-adding charm, while doing away with all possible harm. These wonder wafers build one up, clear the skin quickly and bring out all charms ” – such was the advertisement for Dr. James P. Campbell’s complexion wafers. Around…
Arsenic unwanted in rice!!!
Arsenic in rice and food grains !!! Is it true? Is it harmful? How do you avoid it?
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