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Location where technology is being evaluated : Tharawada village in Bhuj district (Gujarat) India.

Number of people approximately being served by the technology : 1200

Since when it is in operation? : 2006

Who Designed / Planned and who implemented / constructed the technology? :

A 5 member committee. Mr. Manshukhbhai, Mr. Welgibhai Arjunbhai Chabeaya and Mr. Babubhai Patel, Mr. Memabhai, Mr. Narayan Bhai Teja.
Who is taking care of the technology now? Committee known as ‘Pani Samiti’

Are there any standards available which need to be fulfilled by the technology? If yes which? : Equal distribution of good quality underground water.
Are operations and maintenance data records available? Yes (Approximately 500 liters daily water supply per house. The quality of water has always been good in this area. This technology puts more emphasis on the quantity i.e. equal distribution to all which was a problem issue here earlier due to its uneven topography. The quality as such is good and has never been a problem issue.)

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