Use of Moringa oleifera seed powder as water purifier: a sustainable approach for rural development.

Kalekar Sumita Vijay; Shinde Nanda Waman

Volume : V, Issue : VII, July - 2015

Use of Moringa oleifera seed powder as water purifier: a sustainable approach for rural development.

Kalekar Sumita Vijay, Shinde Nanda Waman

Abstract :

<p>&nbsp;A lack of economic power for minimum standards of living among the poverty stricken people of the rural communities and the quest for survivability makes them rely on natural resources and utilize them in all aspects of their life. For Rural Development Programme usage of Moringaoleifera tree to solve a lot of problems concerning nutrition, health and general well being is increasing. Moringaoleiferaseed powder helps to control water borne diseases which spread through drinking water from open water reservoirs.Researchers have worked on Moringaoleifera and provided evidence on it&rsquo;s multiple uses. In the present work we show that it acts aspowerful coagulant as well as purifier and make water safe for drinking to rural people. Establishing potential of Moringaoleifera as water purifier, we are trying to prove its sustainability in the rural areas, addressing major issues like water quality and health. This increases the awareness of the inherent benefits of Moringaoleifera plant.</p>