The Jodhpur City Knowledge and Innovation Foundation (JCKIF) is thrilled to share the success of the Need Assessment Meeting held on 18th June 2025 at the JCKIF office, IIT Jodhpur Campus. This pivotal session brought together Sarpanches, village representatives, and domain experts to collaboratively address water challenges in rural Rajasthan under the flagship initiative Mission NEER UDAY.

Key Highlights: • Direct dialogue with Sarpanches and representatives from villages including Osian, Salawas, Mandore, Bhopalgarh, and Baori • In-depth discussions on infrastructure gaps, traditional water systems, and scalable conservation strategies • Insights into current water challenges, existing structures, and past/future interventions • Exploration of community-driven solutions and potential partnerships for sustainable impact

JCKIF extends special thanks to faculty mentors from IIT Jodhpur: Dr. Akanksha Choudhary (Faculty In-Charge, JCKIF), Dr. Saran Aadhar, Dr. Mayank Suman, and Dr. Vikky Anand, for their guidance and expertise, as well as to the village leaders for their unwavering commitment to water resilience.

This meeting marks a significant step forward in aligning grassroots needs with innovation, fostering community engagement, and advancing sustainable water management practices in Rajasthan.