My father and I worked extensively to gain more knowledge about this issue. We began our work in 2009, and have not stopped since then. We came up with the plan of installing a reverse osmosis water purification in the village, which would filter the contaminated ground water, provide the people with clean water, and thus would put an end to this predicament for generations to come. We gathered logistics such as water plant capacity, and developed water testing methods, storage and distribution plan, along with the help of a manufacturer. We designed and implemented a business that made it a self-sustaining community project. It was a strikingly simple and customized plan that we replicated in a multitude of villages.
In 2010, I established a non-profit 501c3 organization, with an aim to eradicate health and economic problems due to fluoride contaminated ground water in the entire tribal district of Nalgonda, Andhra Pradesh, India. I reached out to hundreds of people, organized several fundraisers, created a local and international team. My father has been instrumental every step of the way and ensured that every activity, remote or on field was executed correctly.
Our story got the attention of media, which gave us a platform to present our goal and action to the entire world. With tremendous momentum, and global support, more RO plants were installed in remote villages, providing pure drinking water to thousands of villagers. The vicious cycle of deformity and poverty was abolished for generations to come.
Until now, 16 reverse osmosis plants have established, serving more than 100,000 villagers!
I always believed that action expresses preeminence, service depicts character, and that inspiring others to ensue foresees long term success.