Access to clean drinking water remains a pressing challenge in many regions, especially in rural areas. To address this, Smart Village Movement (SVM) has partnered for a pilot project with Maithri Aquatech to implement its revolutionary Meghdoot air-to-water technology in National Health Mission (NHM) centers across Meghalaya. This innovative solution, which harnesses atmospheric moisture to generate potable water, is already being used and tested in Meghalaya’s climatic conditions.
The project includes deploying three units: a 250-liter-per-day machine at the Health Complex, Shillong, and two 60-liter-per-day units at a Primary Health Centre (PHC) and a Sub-Centre. These systems use Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG) technology to extract humidity from the air, condense it into water, and purify it through a multi-stage filtration process, ensuring it meets the highest drinking water standards. The process includes dust and carbon filtration, UV purification to eliminate bacteria and viruses, and mineralization to enhance taste and nutrient content.
Currently, the machines are in operation, providing safe drinking water to healthcare workers and the community. SVM closely monitors their performance and assesses water output, energy efficiency, and adaptability to Meghalaya’s environment. If proven effective, this model could be scaled to more rural healthcare centers and schools, offering a sustainable and decentralized water solution for communities facing water scarcity.
About Smart Village Movement: Smart Village Movement is a leading organisation promoting sustainable innovations and enterprise driven initiatives focusing in rural markets. They collaborate closely with governments, corporations, startups, non profits etc to drive innovative solutions for sustainable development.