TERMS OF REFERENCE (ToR): Endline Evaluation of the Amruthvarshini Project – Telangana
1. About JSCF
Jal Seva Charitable Foundation (JSCF) is registered in India as a not-for-profit company under Chapter 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. JSCF, is an associate member of WaterAid International and uses the brand name ‘WaterAid’ in India.
JSCF or WaterAid India seeks to improve climate resilience access to clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene for everyone, everywhere. Our work is focused on the following themes:
- Safe, assured drinking water at a household level.
- Safely managed sanitation.
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in institutions (Anganwadi, schools, and health care facilities).
- Hygiene education and behaviour change.
WaterAid India country office is based in New Delhi with State Offices in Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Raipur, and Patna. WaterAid India currently works in 11+ states across the country. As a direct implementing agency, WaterAid India district and block-level teams are located close to our intervention villages. Further information regarding WaterAid India can be found online; https://www.wateraid.org/in/
2. Background and Context
Water security has emerged as one of the most significant development challenges in urban India due to rapid urbanization, increasing water demand, declining groundwater levels, and climate variability. Hyderabad, one of India’s fastest-growing metropolitan cities, has experienced substantial urban expansion, resulting in reduced natural recharge areas, increased surface runoff, and growing pressure on groundwater resources.
The Serilingampally Zone of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) is particularly vulnerable to groundwater depletion due to rapid residential, commercial, and institutional development. While municipal water supply systems continue to expand, groundwater remains a critical supplementary source for domestic and institutional use. Ensuring sustainable groundwater recharge and conservation is therefore essential for long-term urban water security.
To address these challenges, WaterAid India, with support from Microsoft Corporation, initiated the Amruthvarshini Project in May 2023. The project focuses on enhancing groundwater replenishment through rainwater harvesting, managed aquifer recharge interventions, community mobilization, awareness generation, and institutional strengthening.
The project was supposed to be completed in April 2026 but in two months no cost extension was received to close all pending work. WaterAid India seeks to commission an independent Endline Evaluation to assess project achievements, outcomes, sustainability, and lessons learned. The evaluation findings will support programme improvement, donor reporting, knowledge generation, and future urban water security programming.
3. About the Project
The Amruthvarshini Project is a three-year urban groundwater recharge initiative designed to improve water security through infrastructure development, community engagement, and sustainable water management practices.
The project promotes groundwater replenishment through scientifically designed recharge structures, rainwater harvesting systems, community awareness campaigns, water quality monitoring, and local water governance mechanisms. The project contributes to Microsoft’s global water replenishment commitments while strengthening local capacities for groundwater conservation and climate resilience.
13. Submission Process
Proposals should be submitted electronically with the subject line:
“Proposal for Endline Evaluation of the Amruthvarshini Project – Telangana”
The application package should include:
- Technical Proposal
- Financial Proposal
- Organization Profile
- Registration Certificates
- PAN and GST Registration
- Relevant Work Samples
WaterAid India reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal without assigning any reason.
For detailed information, please check the complete version of the RFP attached below.