Shaping theDigital Water Future
drinkPani (Drinking Water Information Kit) empowers youth as Young Water Volunteers (YWVs) in Water Clubs, bridging the information gap between communities and water utilities through innovative digital solutions.
Youth-led Participatory Sensing (YPS) Model
The drinkPani platform embodies the YPS Model, developed through ongoing doctoral research led by Amrita Gautam. This innovative model operates under the Techno-Socio-Institutional (TSI) Framework, integrating technology, community engagement, and institutional support to enhance drinking water security.
TSI Framework Components:
- Technical: Digital tools for data collection & monitoring
- Social: Youth engagement & community participation
- Institutional: Policy integration & decision support
Our Core Values
Built on principles that guide our mission to transform water security through youth engagement.
Youth Empowerment
Engaging young minds as key actors in water resource management and community development.
Evidence-Based Action
Converting data into actionable insights for informed decision-making at all levels.
Community Connection
Bridging the gap between local communities, utilities, and policymakers.
Digital Innovation
Leveraging ICT to create scalable solutions for water security challenges.
Youth in Action
Empowering communities through participatory water monitoring
The People Behind drinkPani
Our dedicated team works to fill the knowledge-data gap in drinking water security, converting information into evidence-informed decision making through the YPS Model and emerging technologies.
Leadership
Guiding vision and innovation
Amrita Gautam
Head & Principal Researcher
Leading the Youth-led Participatory Sensing (YPS) Model research, Amrita bridges water utilities and communities through innovative digital solutions. Her doctoral research focuses on enhancing drinking water security through the Techno-Socio-Institutional framework, empowering youth as key change-makers.
Sammelan Yogi
Tech Lead & Digital Architect
Architecting drinkPani's digital infrastructure, Sammelan transforms research insights into scalable technological solutions. He leads the development of mobile and web platforms that enable real-time water quality monitoring and community engagement, making water data accessible to all.
Research Team
On the ground, making impact happen
Kripa Ranjit
Research Intern
Passionate about community-driven water research, Kripa works closely with Young Water Volunteers to collect and analyze field data, ensuring every voice in the community contributes to water security solutions.
Monika Kandel
Research Intern
Specializing in water quality monitoring and data management, Monika supports YWVs in conducting systematic water testing and translating technical data into actionable community insights.
Together We Make Waves
Our diverse team combines research expertise, technical innovation, and community engagement to create lasting impact in water security across Nepal and beyond.
Connecting Communities to Change
drinkPani facilitates effective communication between local communities and policymakers, from national to international contexts.
Think Globally, Act Locally
Our motto emphasizes setting strong foundations at grassroot levels to create ripple effects without borders, ensuring sustainable development and lasting impact.
Young Water Volunteers (YWVs)
Youth are the heart of development when their full potential is utilized for water resource management. The drinkPani initiative creates a WIN-WIN situation by recognizing that youth are the best learners and contributors simultaneously.
YWV Training & Tools
Young Water Volunteers in official Water Clubs receive intensive training and tools for water sampling, testing, data collection, reporting, and sharing under the Youth-led Participatory Sensing Model.
Pilot Case Study - Pokhara, Nepal
Two pioneer schools participate in our initiative:
- Janapriya Higher Secondary School
- Gurukul Vidhyashram
Covering two selected water supply schemes in Pokhara Metropolitan City
Our Partners & Advisors
Collaborating with institutions, researchers, and communities to advance water security through innovation and partnership.
Meet Our PartnersBuilding a Sustainable World Together
Join us in creating better communities through enhanced water security, youth empowerment, and evidence-based decision making.