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Makhala village in Amravati district.
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A well which is 1.5 km away from the hamlet in Makhala. It is the only sustainable source of water.
India Water Portal:
To fetch water, women had to walk at least 1.5 km on the hilly terrain.
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Water tankers were the other source of drinking water for the villagers during summer.
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The government implemented solar drinking water scheme in 2012.
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A water storage tank with a capacity of 50,000 litres was built to store water.
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A woman fills water at her home at Makhala.
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As the of water improved, other development works also accelerated in the village.
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As the access to water improved, the villagers started using toilets frequently and now more than 90 percent of the villagers are using toilets.
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Women were able to spend more time with their family since they don't have to walk long distance to fetch water.
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Malnutrition levels among children have shown a decline, thanks to the increased care they started getting from their mothers.