Under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), IRD – Institute for Rural Development, Vijayapur, in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka and Zilla Panchayat, is implementing a comprehensive water and sanitation programme across rural taluks of Vijayapur district. As part of this initiative, IRD is promoting sustainable access to safe drinking water, improved sanitation practices, and water conservation, while also driving community awareness through school-based activities such as essay writing and drawing competitions, engaging 90–100 students to encourage responsible water usage and environmental stewardship.