Maharashtra, one of India’s most industrialised and agriculturally important states, faces severe water challenges that affect millions of people. The key issues are:
- Erratic rainfall and recurrent droughts lead to acute water shortages in parts of Maharashtra
- Over-extraction of groundwater for agriculture and urban use has caused declining water tables
- Industrial discharge, untreated sewage, and agricultural runoff contaminates rivers and groundwater
This means that marginalised rural communities often face chronic water shortages, while industrial and urban areas consume disproportionate amounts. Unsafe drinking water contributes to widespread health problems and an inability to grow crops in poor soil and with highly saline water means that communities are in a cycle of poverty that is hard to escape.
Frank Water’s community-driven solutions help to tackle equitable distribution, sustainable water management and pollution so that every woman, every family, every community has access to their fair share of water.
