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==History==
==History==
Water Literacy Foundation was created in 2005 by Ayyappa Masagi.<ref name="Youth Leader India">{{cite news|last=Nikesh|first=Thapaliya|title=The Water Warrior: Ayyappa Masagi harvesting every drop of water to save India|url=http://www.india.youth-leader.org/2011/03/the-water-warrior-ayyappa-masagi-harvesting-every-drop-of-water-to-save-india/|accessdate=27 March 2012|newspaper=Youth Leader India|date=March 2011}}</ref><ref name=impact>{{cite web|title=Water Literacy Foundation & Rainwater Concepts A water efficient nation, water for everyone.|url=http://waterliteracyfoundation.perso.rezel.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Water-Literacy-Foundation-on-Social-Impact.pdf|work=www.social-impact.org|accessdate=27 March 2012}}</ref>
Water Literacy Foundation was created in 2005 by Ayyappa Masagi.<ref name="Youth Leader India">{{cite news|last=Nikesh|first=Thapaliya|title=The Water Warrior: Ayyappa Masagi harvesting every drop of water to save India|url=http://www.india.youth-leader.org/2011/03/the-water-warrior-ayyappa-masagi-harvesting-every-drop-of-water-to-save-india/|accessdate=27 March 2012|newspaper=Youth Leader India|date=March 2011}}</ref><ref name=impact>{{cite web|title=Water Literacy Foundation & Rainwater Concepts A water efficient nation, water for everyone.|url=http://waterliteracyfoundation.perso.rezel.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Water-Literacy-Foundation-on-Social-Impact.pdf|work=www.social-impact.org|accessdate=27 March 2012}}</ref>
In 1994, Ayyappa Masagi started to experiment rainwater harvesting and non irrigational agriculture methods in his native region, [[Gadag]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]].<ref name="ThinkChange India">{{cite web|last=Badhri|first=Jagannathan|title=Interview: Ayyappa Masagi of Water Literacy Foundation|url=http://www.thinkchangeindia.org/2011/08/14/interview-ayyappa-masagi-of-water-literacy-foundation/|work=ThinkChange India|accessdate=27 March 2012}}</ref>
In 1994, Ayyappa Masagi started to experiment with rainwater harvesting and non irrigational agriculture methods in his native region, [[Gadag]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]].<ref name="ThinkChange India">{{cite web|last=Badhri|first=Jagannathan|title=Interview: Ayyappa Masagi of Water Literacy Foundation|url=http://www.thinkchangeindia.org/2011/08/14/interview-ayyappa-masagi-of-water-literacy-foundation/|work=ThinkChange India|accessdate=27 March 2012}}</ref>


He was a mechanical engineer but he quit in 2002 to be a full time rainwater harvester.<ref name=ashoka />
After few years of successful results on rainwater harvesting (2002) Ayyappa Masagi quits his mechanical engineering job to focus fully on rainwater harvesting.<ref name=ashoka />
In 2004, Ayyappa Masagi earned the Ashoka fellowship for his work of water conservation.<ref name=ashoka>{{cite web|title=AYYAPPA MASAGI|url=https://www.ashoka.org/fellow/ayyappa-masagi|work=ashoka.org|publisher=Ashoka}}</ref>
In 2004, Ayyappa Masagi earned the Ashoka fellowship for his work of water conservation.<ref name=ashoka>{{cite web|title=AYYAPPA MASAGI|url=https://www.ashoka.org/fellow/ayyappa-masagi|work=ashoka.org|publisher=Ashoka}}</ref>


In 2005, supported by the [[Ashoka: Innovators for the Public]], M. Masagi created Water Literacy Foundation, based in Bangalore, India. The goal of the [[NGO]] was to support farmers of the region, giving them knowledge about non-irrigational agriculture and rainwater harvesting.<ref name=ashoka />
In 2005, with the support of the [[Ashoka: Innovators for the Public]], M. Masagi created Water Literacy Foundation, located in Bangalore, India. The goal of the [[NGO]] is to support farmers of the region, giving them knowledge about non irrigational agriculture and rainwater harvesting.<ref name=ashoka />
The activities of Water Literacy Foundation expended to individual houses and industries, giving solutions to the [[Water shortage|shortage of water]] linked to the fast growing population of Bangalore.<ref name=Hindu>{{cite news|title=City-based water conservationist to receive Jamnalal Bajaj Award|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/10/19/stories/2009101957810200.htm|accessdate=27 March 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=19 October 2009}}</ref>
The activities of Water Literacy Foundation expend to individual houses and industries, giving solutions to the [[Water shortage|shortage of water]] linked to the fast growing population of Bangalore.<ref name=Hindu>{{cite news|title=City-based water conservationist to receive Jamnalal Bajaj Award|url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/10/19/stories/2009101957810200.htm|accessdate=27 March 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|date=19 October 2009}}</ref>


In 2008, the foundation has been associated to the new created Rain Water Concepts Pvt Ltd (I) in a [[Cross subsidization|cross subsidies model]]. The [[social business]] implements rainwater harvesting systems for industries, funding the campaigns of Water Literacy Foundation among farmers and schools.<ref name="Book1 CSIM">{{cite book|title=Unsung beacons, stories of people for whom humanity matters|year=2012|publisher=CSIM|location=Chennai, 199-205}}</ref>
In 2008, the Water Literacy Foundation has been associated to the new project: Rain Water Concepts Pvt Ltd (I) in a [[Cross subsidization|cross subsidies model]]. The [[social business]] implements rainwater harvesting systems for industries, funding the campaigns of Water Literacy Foundation among farmers and schools.<ref name="Book1 CSIM">{{cite book|title=Unsung beacons, stories of people for whom humanity matters|year=2012|publisher=CSIM|location=Chennai, 199-205}}</ref>


In 2012, the organization entered the [[Limca Book of Records]] for the highest number of artificial lakes constructed, more than 500.
In 2012, the organization entered the [[Limca Book of Records]] for the highest number of artificial lakes constructed, over 500.
<ref name=limca>{{cite book|last=Vijaya|first=Ghose|title=LIMCA book of records|year=2012|isbn=9788192114446|pages=281|url=http:// www.limcabookofrecords.in}}</ref> Furthermore, the NGO claim to have recharged indirectly more than 70,000 borewells<ref name=Hindu /> and reached 1.5 million people<ref name="Jamnalal Bajaj">{{cite web|title=Ayyappa Masagi, recipient of Jamnala Bajaj award for Application of Science and Technology for Rural Developpement - 2009|url=http://www.jamnalalbajajfoundation.org/media/pdf/JBA_2009_Bio_Ayyappa_Masagi.pdf|work=Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation|accessdate=27 March 2012}}</ref> in 36,000 location <ref name=tehelka>{{cite news|last=Yamini|first=Deenadayalan|title=Ayyappa Masagi, 54, rainwater harvester|url=http://www.tehelka.com/story_main48.asp?filename=Ne190211INSPIRATIONS.asp|accessdate=27 March 2012|newspaper=Tehelka Magazine|date=19 February 2011}}</ref>
<ref name=limca>{{cite book|last=Vijaya|first=Ghose|title=LIMCA book of records|year=2012|isbn=9788192114446|pages=281|url=http:// www.limcabookofrecords.in}}</ref> Furthermore, the NGO claim to have recharged indirectly more than 70,000 borewells<ref name=Hindu /> and reached around 1.5 million people<ref name="Jamnalal Bajaj">{{cite web|title=Ayyappa Masagi, recipient of Jamnala Bajaj award for Application of Science and Technology for Rural Developpement - 2009|url=http://www.jamnalalbajajfoundation.org/media/pdf/JBA_2009_Bio_Ayyappa_Masagi.pdf|work=Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation|accessdate=27 March 2012}}</ref> in 36,000 location <ref name=tehelka>{{cite news|last=Yamini|first=Deenadayalan|title=Ayyappa Masagi, 54, rainwater harvester|url=http://www.tehelka.com/story_main48.asp?filename=Ne190211INSPIRATIONS.asp|accessdate=27 March 2012|newspaper=Tehelka Magazine|date=19 February 2011}}</ref>
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Water Literacy Foundation
Founded2005
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
FounderAyyappa Masagi
TypeNon-governmental organization
FocusWater conservation,Rainwater harvesting
Area served
India
Websitehttp://www.waterliteracyfoundation.perso.rezel.net

Water Literacy Foundation is a non-governmental environmental organization based in Bangalore, Karnataka. Water Literacy Foundation states its goal is to make India a "water efficient nation" thanks to rainwater harvesting.



History

Water Literacy Foundation was created in 2005 by Ayyappa Masagi.[1][2] In 1994, Ayyappa Masagi started to experiment with rainwater harvesting and non irrigational agriculture methods in his native region, Gadag, Karnataka, India.[3]

After few years of successful results on rainwater harvesting (2002) Ayyappa Masagi quits his mechanical engineering job to focus fully on rainwater harvesting.[4]

In 2004, Ayyappa Masagi earned the Ashoka fellowship for his work of water conservation.[4]

In 2005, with the support of the Ashoka: Innovators for the Public, M. Masagi created Water Literacy Foundation, located in Bangalore, India. The goal of the NGO is to support farmers of the region, giving them knowledge about non irrigational agriculture and rainwater harvesting.[4] The activities of Water Literacy Foundation expend to individual houses and industries, giving solutions to the shortage of water linked to the fast growing population of Bangalore.[5]

In 2008, the Water Literacy Foundation has been associated to the new project: Rain Water Concepts Pvt Ltd (I) in a cross subsidies model. The social business implements rainwater harvesting systems for industries, funding the campaigns of Water Literacy Foundation among farmers and schools.[6]

In 2012, the organization entered the Limca Book of Records for the highest number of artificial lakes constructed, over 500. [7] Furthermore, the NGO claim to have recharged indirectly more than 70,000 borewells[5] and reached around 1.5 million people[8] in 36,000 location [9] .

Activities

Water Literacy Foundation is raising awareness about solutions to water shortage and implementing rainwater harvesting systems in farms, houses, and industries. The systems of rainwater harvesting installed are[10]:

  • Rooftop rainwater harvesting
  • Lake type borewell recharging
  • Infiltration wells
  • Stream water harvesting
  • Seepage recharging
  • Sump type borewell recharging
  • Non-irrigational agricultural practices
  • Tree-base agriculture

To raise awareness, the NGO attends rallies. They can be lectures, given by Ayyappa Masagi, CEO, such as TEXx conference[11], school education programs[12] , or world water day events.[4]

The NGO edits books than allow farmers to implement by themselves rainwater harvesting systems.[13][11]

The NGO is helped by international volunteers mainly hosted throw a program of FSL India.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ Nikesh, Thapaliya (March 2011). "The Water Warrior: Ayyappa Masagi harvesting every drop of water to save India". Youth Leader India. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
  2. ^ "Water Literacy Foundation & Rainwater Concepts A water efficient nation, water for everyone" (PDF). www.social-impact.org. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
  3. ^ Badhri, Jagannathan. "Interview: Ayyappa Masagi of Water Literacy Foundation". ThinkChange India. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
  4. ^ a b c d "AYYAPPA MASAGI". ashoka.org. Ashoka.
  5. ^ a b "City-based water conservationist to receive Jamnalal Bajaj Award". The Hindu. 19 October 2009. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
  6. ^ Unsung beacons, stories of people for whom humanity matters. Chennai, 199-205: CSIM. 2012.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  7. ^ Vijaya, Ghose (2012). [http:// www.limcabookofrecords.in LIMCA book of records]. p. 281. ISBN 9788192114446. {{cite book}}: Check |url= value (help)
  8. ^ "Ayyappa Masagi, recipient of Jamnala Bajaj award for Application of Science and Technology for Rural Developpement - 2009" (PDF). Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
  9. ^ Yamini, Deenadayalan (19 February 2011). "Ayyappa Masagi, 54, rainwater harvester". Tehelka Magazine. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
  10. ^ Antonin, Borgnon. "Water Literacy Foundation, Technology". Water Literacy Foundation. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
  11. ^ a b "Theme: Ideas for India". TEDx Velammal. Retrieved 27 March 2012.
  12. ^ a b Manasi, Paresh Kumar (07 January 2012). "3 foreign students fix water problem". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 27 March 2012. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ Ayyappa, Masagi (2012). Bhageertha. India: Water Literacy Foudation.
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