SDG 3
Good Health and Wellbeing
ONGC Foundation supported a rural piped water supply initiative to improve access to safe and treated drinking water for communities across 13 villages. Access to safe and reliable drinking water is essential for healthy and resilient communities. In Joranda, Dhenkanal, Odisha, the initiative was implemented in collaboration with the Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Division (RWSS), Government of Odisha. It covers 9 villages in Joranda Gram Panchayat and 4 villages in Karulia Gram Panchayat, benefiting more than 18,000 people and 3,600 households.
The initiative strengthens rural piped water infrastructure across Joranda and Karulia Gram Panchayats, improving access to safe and treated drinking water for households and communities in Dhenkanal, Odisha.
The initiative addresses water access while strengthening health, hygiene, community well-being and essential rural infrastructure.
Improving access to safe and treated drinking water for rural households.
Supporting a complete water supply system for collection, treatment, storage and distribution.
Supporting better hygiene and reducing the risk of water-related diseases.
Reducing the time and effort spent on collecting water, particularly for women and children.
Strengthening essential infrastructure and improving living conditions in rural communities.
The initiative has improved access to safe and treated drinking water for more than 18,000 people across 13 villages. Better access to water supports health, hygiene and overall well-being.
Good Health and Wellbeing
Clean Water and Sanitation
Reduced Inequalities
Sustainable Cities and Communities
Partnerships for the Goals