So far, water wheels have been provided in six districts of Maharashtra by NGO Habitat of Humanity India.
Habitat of Humanity India Men in some Indian villages marry twice or thrice due to water scarcity so that there would be someone in the household to fetch water.
Ranjan: Over the years, the drought-like situation in the country has led to water scarcity in many villages in India.
IBTimes, India: In how many villages people use this innovation as part of your project?
Ranjan: Over 3,442 families have been benefitted through the water wheels till date.
One waterwheel has made a major difference in my life," says Noorjahan Aspak Shaikh, Aurangabad, Maharashtra My family consists of five members and our daily requirement of water is usually high.
After we were provided with a water wheel, it consumed less time and effort to fetch water.
IBTimes, India: How much does it cost for a single water wheel?
IBTimes India: Do you get sufficient financial support from people?
IBTimes, India: What are your further plans for introducing this to other Indian villages?