supply lines, industries and NGO’s. Member of Water and Environment Federation, Colchester UK, Er. Ajay Sahu, Executive Engineer, Public Health Engg Deptt., Bhilai Project Division, Chhattisgarh, a prominent water specialist, environmentalist, and Member of Water and Environment Federation, Colchester UK, ABSTRACT In India today, more than 96 percent of rural habitations - or 720 million people - have access to water infrastructure to supply them least 40 lpcd of water a day. This wide coverage is a reflection of the investments made by the Government of India over the years.