Gautam Buddha Nagar to Witness Largest Clean Water Drive on “World Health Day”
Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh): In a powerful stride towards promoting health equity and safeguarding the future of India’s children, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), in collaboration with SheWings Foundation, has launched an initiative to install water purification systems across 35 government schools in Gautam Buddha Nagar district. This milestone marks a significant chapter in the “Swacch Jal, Swasth Kal initiative”, aimed at ensuring access to clean and safe drinking water for schoolchildren.
This impactful initiative has been driven by the support from Manish Kumar Verma, District Magistrate of Gautam Buddha Nagar, who further directed Rahul Pawar, Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) of the district. Their dedication to fostering a healthy learning environment for children has been integral to the successful execution of this project.
Madan Mohit Bhardwaj, Founder of SheWings Foundation, emphasized the importance of clean drinking water for the holistic well-being of children. “Water is life, and clean water is the foundation of good health. For too long, contaminated water has silently caused harm to countless children, depriving them of the energy and vitality they deserve. This collaboration is not just about installing purifiers; it’s about restoring hope, health, and dignity to every child we can reach. Together, we are building a brighter and healthier future for India’s next generation.”
Raman Mallik, General Manager, BPCL, said BPCL as an organisation is committed to support all such endeavours making towards Sashakt Bharat. BPCL aims to contribute towards building a healthier India through our CSR initiative Swachh Bharat Swasth Bharat.
Dr. Praveen Kumar, Public Health Expert and Director of Oral Hygiene at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Noida, underscored the health significance of this initiative. He remarked, “Contaminated water is one of the hidden causes of widespread health issues, especially among children. RO water, which is produced through a reverse osmosis process, removes bacteria, viruses, impurities, and harmful contaminants from the natural water supply.
The water purification systems being installed will provide safe drinking water for thousands of schoolchildren every day, addressing a critical gap in access to basic health infrastructure. With contaminated water posing a long-standing threat to children’s health, this initiative directly combats the issue by ensuring the availability of clean water within school premises.
Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focused on health, education, and sanitation, the partnership between BPCL and SheWings Foundation stands as a beacon of hope. It not only promises better health outcomes for children but also sets an inspiring example for other districts to follow.
This initiative reaffirms the belief that the collective efforts of public and private sectors can spark transformational change. Together, BPCL and SheWings Foundation are proving that clean water is not just a necessity—it is a catalyst for building a healthier, more equitable future for India’s children.
