Tribal Village
Water Program

People's Participation
by Dr. C. Faillace

Reasons for the High Success of the Program and 

of the Bucket Pump in Particular

The project has been highly successful because of the full involvement of the villagers, 
right from the planning, to the implementation and maintenance of  the water wells. The 
bucket pump in particular, represents a clear example of simple, low-cost technology, 
which takes into account the: 
a) low cost of the installation, 
b) reduced maintenance problems, 
c) religious and cultural aspects of the people, and 
d) people’s participation. 
The Indian Water Works Association has recently recommended to the Indian 
Government the use of the bucket pump for small rural villages, especially those located in 
remote areas  where other type of pumps are not appropriate.