• A VLIP has commissioned independent study to access the effects of the program to be completed by December 2007.

  • A most significant interim finding is the reduction in diarrheal morbidity by about 70%

   

• Job Creation

  • Full time computer instructor in school

  • Full time gardener position for the parks

  • Part time persons to maintain the under- ground sewage system, keep the water system functioning, maintain the solar lights, and clean the streets

   

• Entrepreneurship - New Small Business

  • A family started a diesel powered wood sawing enterprise for the area carpenters and furniture makers

  • Two brothers started a plumbing service and a shop

  • An individual has started an electrician service and a shop

  • Several other shops - a confectionary, soft drinks, etc

• Other Benefits

  • A sewing school for adults started. Currently there are more than 24 young ladies enrolled in it

  • Over time, this model may well prove to slow the migration of people to overcrowded urban areas

   

• Most importantly, such a quantum jump in the quality of life in a short period of time has kindled a spirit of autonomy and entrepreneurship

• Kharaudi has been listed as Model Village 1 in Punjab

  • On March 23, 2003, the President of India, Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, paid a visit to the villagers and was kind enough to pay high tributes to its conception and realization. People and officials from all over come to visit and Kharaudi is serving as a model for others to emulate

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