Inauguration and Handover of Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting Systems at Bhanakpur and Karnera Government Schools in Faridabad

S M Sehgal Foundation and Whirlpool of India Limited today held the inauguration and handover ceremony of rooftop rainwater harvesting systems (RWH) as part of the ‘water project’ in Faridabad, Haryana.

The RWH systems have been set up across four government schools—Ferozpur Kalan, Karnera, Bhanakpur, and Seekri—between November 2024 and March 2025 wherein a total storage capacity of approx. 475 kilolitres has been created.

A community-level event was held today at Government Senior Secondary School, Bhanakpur, and Government High School, Karnera, bringing together teams from SM Sehgal Foundation and Whirlpool India. The event was attended by senior officials from Whirlpool. The event marked the formal inauguration of the RWH in both schools, accompanied by a tree plantation followed by a conversation on engagement support of the local community through the formation of Village Development Committees (VDCs).

This project significantly boosts school water access through rainwater harvesting and dedicated awareness efforts.