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Name of the Company:
Bharat Jal
Set up in: February 2017 under the aegis of Faat City Tech Private Limited
Based in: Delhi/NCR
Founders: Feroz Malik (Founder & CEO); Amita Malik and Tanya Malik (Co-founders)
Funding: Self-funded in the first phase. Looking to raise debt and minor investments through a franchise model across the country.
What it does: Works in the water treatment and water technology space with an aim to revolutionise the process of getting clean drinking water. Is establishing 2000LPH small water plants at multiple locations in Delhi/NCR and will supply water through electric three-wheeler vending machines. Water will be supplied through mobile water ATMs, making it accessible and cost-friendly.
How it does it: Procures water from the Delhi Jal Board, treats it and supplies it to consumers. In other States it will work in tandem with the State local authorities and local civic bodies for facilitating the supply of clean drinking water to the masses.
Impact: To provide clean drinking water free of contamination to Indian citizens as India ranks a dismal 120 out of 122 nations for its water quality and 133rd out of 180 nations for its water availability.
Vision: To disseminate information and technology to local set-ups so that they become more effective in supplying water to all parts of the country. Also create more job opportunities at the local level.
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