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Article written by Minhaz Fatima (Razorfish India) , which is published on Ezine Articles
23 Monday Jun 2014
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Article written by Minhaz Fatima (Razorfish India) , which is published on Ezine Articles
09 Monday Jun 2014
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By Mudar Patherya (Article published in daily newspaper “Mumbai Mirror”)–
How Eureka Forbes brought about a change with their Community Fulfilment Initiatives, formed to provide responsible drinking water solutions for rural Indians.
Honestly, when was the last time you ventured into the back of beyond without mineral water? The usual fears we face: drinking water will be infested with bacteria or organic chemical traces inherited from pesticides and effluents.
You and I are not alone. There are 96 million Indians (more than the size of a number of countries) without access to safe water. Over 186,000 children die annually from diarrhoea caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation, about 70 million Indians in 20 states and 600 districts are at risk from excess fluoride and around 10 million Indians are at risk from excess arsenic in our ground water. The numbers are so large that we have stopped worrying. The one company that resolved to be the difference was Eureka Forbes. Partly because the subject of clean water was its business. Partly because it cared.
Over the years, Eureka Forbes started a division called ‘Community Fulfillment Initiatives’ with the objective to provide ‘responsible drinking water solutions’ and encouraging ‘water entrepreneurship’ for rural Indians. The core idea was an old one – provide clean drinking water to those who don’t get it. The twist was the entrepreneurial bit; the company created a local entrepreneurial interest so that the providers were from the same community of beneficiaries.
This is how: Eureka Forbes encouraged rural communities to buy a 500 LPH/RO/Automated with an automated dispensing unit plant for Rs 6 lakh with the objective of starting a commercial service vending purified drinking water to villagers with a payback of around four years. This is how the system worked: Eureka Forbes’ water scientists and field experts tested water conditions before setting up a water purification plant (Eureka Forbes has developed seven technologies around 17 different Indian water conditions). The plant provides water 24×7 without depending on the whims of the operator.
What Eureka Forbes provided was a unique automated dispensing unit that worked around a pre-paid card. Against a periodic top-up, neighbourhood residents could go to the machine and access clean drinking water. Soon the word spread that at this unique ‘water shop’, it was as easy to access water as withdrawing money from an ATM machine – no water spluttering to a stop, no water changing colour, no water tasting different. All they need to do is use a unique Water Card, its use tracked remotely by Eureka Forbes.
Whereas most companies in Eureka Forbes’ place would have made one-time local investments to provide free drinking water and leave it to others to take the game ahead, the company did the reverse. It created a scalable model that was fair to its commercial interests, the community’s consumption interest and the government’s social interest.
Whereas most agencies would have said ‘How can we put a price on something as fundamental as water?’, Eureka Forbes created a dispensing shop, pricing water at 10-50 paise per litre, justified around the idea that rural families with an average monthly income of Rs 4,000 spend Rs 200 on medicines anyway to treat diseases caused by impure drinking water. Suddenly, preventive treatment acquired a new ally.
Whereas most agencies would have said ‘We have given you reasonably safe water and that should be good enough,’ Eureka Forbes benchmarked its delivery in line with the demanding WHO standards; it plugged loops related to money and water leakages by plant operators and water mafias operating in India’s rural areas. Whereas most companies would have provided infrastructure and left, Eureka Forbes focused on creating cross-sector partnership between gram panchayats, state governments, NGOs and local communities to promote a collaborative entrepreneurship model, providing villagers with the opportunity to run the plants, sell water and generate a business while working closely with city-based water distributors and the government (State and Central).
The result is that Eureka Forbes now has water shops across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Some of the results are amazing. In Manikyapuram (Andhra Pradesh), the community water plants have helped moderate the long-standing incidence of anaemia, weak teeth, sore joints and birth defects in children who for years had been exposed to water with high total dissolved solids including fluoride. In the slum communities of Agra, this model has empowered a women’s slum group to start a water-based business enterprise. In Unnao (Uttar Pradesh) the water shops have helped counter life-endangering fluorosis (derived from groundwater fluoride) that led to bone deformities in children, labourers, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
Why this is model is fascinating is because it has addressed a basic human need, linked that need to income generation, created entrepreneurs, addressed customers from within the community and generated hidden savings (lower health care costs). This then could be a model waiting to attract financiers for onward replication across the country.
30 Wednesday Apr 2014
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21 Monday Apr 2014
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A water purifier is the only source to pure drinking water. Though 70% of our planet constitutes of water, yet there’s only 1% of fresh water that can be used for drinking purposes. But with increased levels of pollution, this one percent water is also unfit for direct consumption. Hence, installing a water purifier is the only possible remedy that can ensure safe water in every house.
The current scenario of impure water is already alarming. Basis a research of WHO over 80% of diseases are water borne and amongst the top causes of concern is the high levels of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). All chemicals, metals and minerals put together form TDS that vary in density from area to area. Amongst the many water purifier technologies available in the market, reverse osmosis filtration is said to be the most effective one. Initially used at large scale, reverse osmosis filters were found in industries to treat saline water from the sea. However, a much simplified 6 stage purification methods is what determines thorough cleaning of water in an RO water purifiers. These stages are:
• Sediment stage to remove rough particles, sand and rust
• Carbon stage for chlorine and chemicals removal
• Reverse osmosis that eliminates dissolved solids larger than the water molecule itself
• Remineralization stage that infuses the purified water with calcium and magnesium to balance pH levels
• UV filter stage that destroys microorganisms
• 2nd carbon stage to remove any residual acidic taste or odour
Just one purifier with its many levels can help you bid adieus to your drinking water woes.
21 Monday Apr 2014
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Water conditions differ from region to region, so is the availability of purification solutions for each condition. Thanks to Eureka Forbes; this company has significantly contributed towards creating a healthier happier world around, facilitating people at large drink pure H2O. For 30 plus years now, it has maintained its dominant share in the water purifier market. Over the years, Eureka Forbes introduced different models of purification systems in sync with the latest / futuristic technology trends and pollution levels. The company has over 80 technology patents to its credit. No wonder over 10 million mothers rely on Eureka Forbes water purifier for their family’s good health.
The consumer durable product giant happens to be the largest seller of the RO system in India. The superlative quality, innovative technology and purification effectiveness of every purification model is validated by the 110 certifications awarded by accredited laboratories from across India and the world. For over 10 years, several independent bodies have tested the quality of the products by independent bodies at the customers’ homes.
When we speak about this company’s series of the RO system, there are several models to choose from under two different brands. The Aquaguard Enhance Green RO (designed especially for areas with low TDS) and the Aquaguard Reviva (with silver surety technology) are a rage in Indian households across the country. Explore the purifiers at the company’s corporate site.
16 Wednesday Apr 2014
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Do you know heavy metals like mercury and lead affect the nervous system? Yes, regular consumption of these harmful metals can also affect the joints, circulatory system, and kidneys. The worst sufferers are children given their low immune systems. Lead can cause:
Taken aback at the aforementioned revealed facts? Yes, out of the 50 heavy metals identified in H2O, 17 have been deemed poisonous. It is the Eureka Forbes Aquaguard Reviva that can effectively remove harmful lead during the purification process; ‘Reverse osmosis plus reviva’ technology makes it happen. This Eureka Forbes Aquaguard water purifiers not only remove lead but also eliminate harmful micro organisms and new age tough contaminants. In addition, total dissolved solids (TDS) get reduced to acceptable standards.
To know in detail about Aquaguard Reviva, visit eurekaforbes.com. Here you can not only view image and price but also browse through description, features, and technical specifications. Aquaguard Reviva is certified for quality and technology by the Indian Medical Association. It is available via direct sales, i.e. receive the product right at your doorstep once you place an order.
15 Tuesday Apr 2014
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inMost diseases are rooted in the water we drink. And this is a fact as validated by researches over the years. According to WHO estimates 80% of disease are water borne. Water purifiers are the best answer to drinking pure water and Eureka Forbes water purifiers are the right choice for a good health. It is a one-time investment of a few thousand rupees and you stay benefited for the rest of your life using the Eureka Forbes RO .
Eureka Forbes in India has carved a distinctive niche owing to its world class water purifiers. Its Aquaguard brand of water purifiers is available through their direct sales representatives. The company executives, who are trained with the nuances of testing the water at your home and suggesting the type of water purifier, installation, and fixing of problems, cater to orders placed right at your doorsteps. One advantage of procuring products from Eureka Forbes in India is that you get a home demonstration of your desired product, which familiarizes you with the functioning of the system.
The Eureka Forbes, Aquaguard RO has a number of variants and you can choose the one according to the purpose. These arrays fall in RO, NF, UF, and RO +UV types.
11 Friday Apr 2014
Posted Water Purifiers
inDrinking water at regular intervals, totaling to about eight glasses a day, is generally recommended by health experts. Your body comprises of about 70% water and by the time you feel thirsty, your body loses 1% of the total water amount. And if no water purifier is used to treat the water you drink, you are only inviting diseases. Given the high pollution levels, it is a must to use an advanced water purifier. Millions of filter users rely on Eureka Forbes RO water purifier series. This is because each of the system launched has been developed after rigorous research and the mechanism incorporated is in sync with the latest technology. There is nothing that has not been developed at Eureka Forbes in the water filter technology. Once you start using the Eureka Forbes RO filter, you will know the difference.
So, you have heard a lot about many of the Eureka Forbes RO water purifier series. Each of the system is different from the other in terms of technical specification and features. TFC spiral is the RO membrane used; it rejects the contaminants and is unsusceptible to bacterial odor. One Eureka Forbes RO filter that has been well appreciated and used is the ultra compact Aquaguard Total Atom. This RO water purifier has been designed specially for areas with hard water. The 5-stage purification mechanism involved facilitates reduction of TDS level in water, removal of all contaminants and revival of sweet taste.