Access to clean drinking water is a basic human right, yet for many rural communities in India, it remains a distant dream. Savarde, located in Mokhada Taluka, Palghar district of Maharashtra, is one such community where lack of access to clean drinking water has been a pressing concern for years. Villagers had to walk for over two kilometers every day to fetch water, risking their lives, especially during the blistering summer months. However, the inauguration of the Drinking Water Distribution Project at Savarde marked a momentous occasion for the villagers who had been struggling for years to access clean drinking water.

MPSM (Maharashtra Prabodhan Seva Mandal), a social development partner associated with Bombay Jesuit Management in Nashik, became aware of the severe water scarcity experienced by the villagers due to inconsistent supply and frequent power failures. After a thorough survey of the area, MPSM planned an innovative idea to establish a Water Distribution System that uses solar energy to provide potable water and meet other domestic needs. The initiative was sponsored by the Shrine of the Infant Jesus in Nashik.

The completion of the project brought immense joy to the community of Savarde, who had worked hard to make it a success. Their long years of struggle came to an end, and the relief was visible on their happy faces.