Bolti Nadi
Protecting the lifelines of Chhattisgarh through community action and scientific monitoring.
The Initiative
Established in 2016, Bolti Nadi (The Talking River) is a flagship environmental initiative of Meer Foundation. Our mission is to protect the rivers and streams that provide drinking water for more than 20 million people across the state. Working across the basin to reduce pollution, protect headwaters and promote water-smart practices and policies.
Key Objective
To make rural Chhattisgarh drought-free and prosperous by restoring the health of our natural water bodies through systematic research and community-led conservation.
Sakri River Walk (2019)
The Bolti Nadi initiative undertook a comprehensive 90-kilometer on-foot expedition along the Sakri River, traversing from its origin in Kariyama Village to its confluence with the Half River in Darhi Village over four continuous days.
Hydrological Assessment
Collected water samples from villages along the banks, documenting quality parameters for drinking and agricultural use.
Community Consultation
Direct consultations with community members in every village revealed location-specific challenges like bank erosion and flow decline.
Policy Impact
Contributed to an integrated rejuvenation program including a ₹2 crore sewage treatment plant in Kawardha.