Solar Powered Water ATM by Sarvajal

Sarvajal, which is run by Piramal Water Private, was started back in 2008 and is a limited for-profit social enterprise with the mission of providing affordable, accessible and pure water for all. The water service provider believes that the best way to provide clean water and run a good business is to place it in the hands of member of the local community. Based in Ahmedabad, India, Sarvajal recruits local entrepreneurs to run water service franchises. The entrepreneur pays a reasonable startup cost to Sarvajal, who provides all the filtration equipment. The franchise owner then sells water and delivers water to the community with the profits being shared 60:40 between the franchisee and Sarvajal. Most of the franchisees will hire an operator, a delivery driver and an assistant, creating 3 new jobs for the community.

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