Our NGO, Rural Institute for People’s Enlightenment (RIPE), organized a small group meeting under the Jal Jeevan Mission at Nindra Mandal in Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh. The meeting focused on raising awareness about safe drinking water, sanitation practices, and community participation. Local stakeholders and women SHG members actively discussed challenges and solutions related to water access and hygiene, reinforcing RIPE’s focus on grassroots empowerment and sustainable WASH initiatives. ---