
About Aakash Ganga

PHASE I – Feasibility Program Successfully Completed
Aakash Ganga was successfully implemented in six villages in Rajasthan: Raila, Harinagar, Lasedi, Pilani Campus, Indrasar, and Kakreu Kalan. Funding was provided by the World Bank ($200,000); private individuals in the Indian diaspora ($200,000), Lemelson - Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($100,000), Energy Globe Foundation ($15,000), and the Government of India ($150,000), among others. The key benchmarks met are summarized below:
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House attached reservoirs 200+ each of 25,000 liter capacity
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Shared reservoirs 3 each of 400,000 liter capacity
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Construction cost/liter of water $0.032 - $0.07 per liter
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Capital layout $3- $4 per person per year
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System Life 25+ years
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Contribution by local Government 10,000 M2 land per village