Irikkur GP is the pioneer project in the sector of bulk water projects in Kerala. For the implementation of bulk water supply, KRWSA and KWA signed an MOU for supplying water to Jalanidhi projects in Irikkur GP. The implementation of distribution system in the GP was done by the beneficiary committee (SLEC).After the implementation of Jalanidhi project,GramaPanchayathhas executed an agreement with KWA for bulk purchase of water and condition for payment. At the same time the GramaPanchayathhas also executed an agreement with beneficiary committee (SLEC) for billing and collection of water tariff from consumers and operation and maintenance of distribution network by the SLEC.

It was inspiring to see so many committed water practitioners at World Water Week in Stockholm the last week of August, coming together to share experiences and advance global action to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal of safe and accessible water and sanitation for all (SDG6) by 2030. As we know, access to water and sanitation is key to thriving communities. It determines whether poor girls are educated, whether cities are healthy places to live, whether industries grow, and whether framers can withstand the impacts of floods and droughts.