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Water and Climate-Smart
Agriculture
Food and water security are also being impacted by
climate shocks. Adverse climate events have a major impact on people,
especially in developing nations. There is, thus, a need to address the issue
of food security by
promoting an equitable and healthy food cycle particularly for countries that
are vulnerable. Climate-resilient agriculture
practices include adaptive agricultural methods that can withstand the
shocks of climate change and weather shocks.
This issue of Connect focuses on the
interdependence of water and agriculture and how climate-resilient agricultural
practices help in sustainable agricultural development. Sehgal
Foundation works with farmers to achieve food security in India by uplifting
and building capacities of the farming community, thereby increasing their
income. Interventions in agriculture through modern technology and
mechanization have the potential to address hunger and malnutrition as well as
challenges including poverty, water and energy use, climate change, and others. |
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Sehgal Foundation's Green building in Gurugram, Haryana, is an example of environment-friendly and
sustainable structures. Built according to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum standards set by the Indian Green Building Council and the U.S. Green Building Council, the building provides a conducive atmosphere to the occupants as compared to conventional buildings. Take a virtual tour through this video. Read our blog: Green Buildings Improving Health and Productivity of Employees
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MatiKalp: A low-cost solution for safe drinking water By Yashi Gautam Vaishali district lies in the middle Ganga plain of North Bihar, which reports a high prevalence of arsenic, iron, and microbiological contamination in the groundwater. Due to lack of awareness, knowledge, and availability of alternate sources, the population is bound to consume contaminated water. Sehgal Foundation promotes the adoption of a low-cost water filter, MatiKalp, aiming at providing access to safe drinking water. Read more . . .
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Ludo, Snakes and Ladders: Driving behavior change in communities By Arti Manchanda Grover Local participation is critical for the success of any development program as it allows for representation and inclusion of local knowledge and practices, leading to more equitable and sustained outcomes. Information, education, and communication (IEC) has been a strategy to spread awareness to rural audiences to achieve a desired positive result. Read more . . .
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Latest at Sehgal Foundation |
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Certificate course on HWTS Sehgal Foundation in collaboration with CAWST has launched a virtual certificate course on Introduction to Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage (HWTS), beginning September 3, 2021. This course offers self-learning opportunities to practitioners and enthusiasts through online learning modules, technical briefs, webinars, quizzes, and questions and answers, building capacities aiming at SDG 6.1 Safe and affordable water for all. |
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International Youth Day campaign and radio series Sehgal Foundation conducted a social media campaign featuring experiences of their work with the foundation as interns and volunteers. The week-long campaign featured video reels showing interns marking the International Youth Day, August 12.
Visit our Insta handle for campaign updates.
In addition, Sehgal Foundation’s community radio Alfaz-e-Mewat FM 107.8 did a program series on Young Warriors that talks about youth issues amid COVID-19, and prepares youth for spreading COVID-19 awareness in rural communities. The six-episode series supported by UNICEF and Community Radio Association (CRA) engages youth to be ambassadors of change in their communities. |
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Training and Capacity Building on WASH Sehgal Foundation conducted a three-hour training on Biosand Filter Technology organized by NIRDPR-National Institute of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj on August 25, 2021.
Important subjects such as why should we treat water, an introduction to JalKalp biosand filter (BSF) technology, contamination removal by BSF technology, and safe water storage and handling were discussed.
Sehgal Foundation Water Research and Training, principal scientist, Mr. Lalit Sharma, and principal lead, Water Management, Mr. Salahuddin Saiphy, conducted the training. Mr. Lalit Sharma was also invited as an expert on the Water Quality Management Course organized by INREM Foundation to educate on water treatment technologies and choosing appropriate solutions. |
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Recognition from Government Sehgal Foundation received an appreciation certificate from the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), recognizing Sehgal Foundation for its prompt compliance with the GST.
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SMSF Connect Podcast features a bouquet of interesting programs about rural development and other social issues and themes. TUNE IN to our podcast channel on I-RadioLive. Podcasts also available on Spotify
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Sehgal Foundation invites interns to join us in promoting rural development by sharing their skills and experience for empowering people in rural areas. We are currently accepting select virtual internships due to COVID-19. See the list of projects available for virtual internships. Also see a video tutorial on Internships at Sehgal Foundation.
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Editorial Team: Arti Manchanda Grover, Marly Cornell, Pooja O. Murada Contributors: Ellora Mubashir, Salahuddin Saiphy, Yashi Gautam Photo Credits: Sehgal Foundation staff Design and Production: Outreach for Development team |
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