Lubrizol and Ashirvad Enable Safe Water Access for 500+ Students in Rural Pune
In a significant step toward equitable access to safe water, Lubrizol, a global specialty chemicals leader, in partnership with Ashirvad Pipes, India’s leading CPVC pipes and fittings brand has completed the installation of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure across four government schools in the Pune district of Maharashtra. The initiative, implemented with support from Jal Seva Charitable Foundation, will ensure access to 13,000 litres of safe and clean water every single day benefiting over 565 students and 26 staff members.
For many children growing up in the rural villages on the outskirts of Pune, something as fundamental as clean water at school cannot be taken for granted. The four schools covered under this initiative serve students who come largely from tribal and historically underserved households. Prior to this intervention, these schools faced significant gaps in safe water access and sanitation infrastructure.
The programme addresses these gaps directly. Lubrizol has funded the end-to-end setup of water and sanitation infrastructure across all four schools. Ashirvad Pipes has contributed to the project by supplying FlowGuard® Plus CPVC plumbing pipes and fittings, known for their durability, safety, and resistance to corrosion, to ensure that the water systems serve the schools reliably for years to come. Together, the schools now have access to over 6,000 litres of clean and safe drinking water each day, creating a healthier and more conducive environment for both children and teachers.
The programme also incorporates structured awareness and capacity-building sessions for students, teachers, and the wider school community on hygiene, sanitation, and the responsible use of water, creating the conditions for sustainable, long-term impact.
“For many schools across rural India, access to safe water and hygiene facilities is still not guaranteed. By strengthening WASH infrastructure in these schools, we hope to create healthier environments where children can focus on learning while building lifelong hygiene habits. At Lubrizol, improving environments through safe water access is central to our work, and our longstanding partnership with Ashirvad by Aliaxis allows us to deliver solutions that make a meaningful difference on the ground.” Said Binay Agrawal, Business Director, TempRite CPVC, Lubrizol IMEA
Speaking on the initiative, Nilanjana Pahari, Corporate Partnerships Manager- JSCF),
said “Jal Seva Charitable Foundation is pleased to have partnered with Lubrizol to strengthen WASH infrastructure across Zilla Parishad schools in rural Pune. Through the collective support of the local panchayat, ZP school administration and Ashirvad by Aliaxis, this initiative has enabled reliable access to safe drinking water, gender-sensitive sanitation facilities, and improved hygiene practices for children in tribal communities. The project has significantly advanced our shared commitment to creating healthier learning environments and fostering long-term community resilience. We look forward to being a part of such partnerships that drive sustainable, high-impact change through collaborative efforts with various stakeholders.”
The initiative reflects the shared commitment that Lubrizol and Ashirvad bring to their collaboration, going beyond product and commerce to address real, on-the-ground challenges faced by underserved communities. With its global portfolio in specialty chemicals and materials used in water infrastructure worldwide, Lubrizol's support for the programme is both purposeful and deeply contextual. Ashirvad by Aliaxis brings not just product quality but a commitment to ensuring that safe water reaches every corner of the country.
