The workshops in Gujarat and Maharashtra brought together village leaders, government officials, water operators and students to discuss drinking water challenges and promote access to safe water.
The Jal Suraksha Campaign, an initiative of bp implemented by INREM Foundation, has organised drinking water quality workshops in three districts across Gujarat and Maharashtra to raise awareness about safe drinking water and address local water-related challenges.
The workshops were conducted in Anand and Junagadh districts of Gujarat on 18 September 2026, marking World Water Monitoring Day, and in Thane district of Maharashtra on 8 October 2026. More than 100 people attended the Anand workshop, while over 80 participants joined the Thane event. Representatives from villages across Junagadh district also took part.
The workshops brought together sarpanchs, water operators, government officials, students and development partners to discuss local water-quality issues and share practical experiences. Government officials highlighted challenges in their respective areas, while village representatives and ‘Jal Surakshaks’ shared their observations and experiences of drinking water problems.
Dushyant Sharma, project manager for bp India’s flagship safe drinking water programme, introduced the campaign and bp’s water initiatives. He said, “bp believes clean and safe drinking water is the foundation of a healthy and happy village.”
The Anand workshop was organised at N S Patel Arts College (Autonomous) in partnership with WASMO, Anand, and the college. It was attended by Dr Sunderrajan Krishnan, executive director of INREM Foundation, and Dr Praharsh Patel, assistant professor at IIT Gandhinagar, along with local representatives and students.In Junagadh, the workshop was held at Bamansa village in collaboration with WASMO, Junagadh.
The Thane workshop took place at Panchayat Samiti Kalyan in partnership with Thane Zilla Parishad and the Water and Sanitation Support Organisation. Key participants included Pandit Rathod, deputy CEO and project director, Jal Jeevan Mission, Zilla Parishad Thane, and Sandeep Tendolkar, state WASH consultant at UNICEF.
All three workshops concluded with live demonstrations of the Jal Suraksha Campaign’s online platform, where participants registered to continue their engagement with the initiative.Through these activities, the campaign aims to strengthen community participation and encourage collective efforts towards safer drinking water in villages.
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