SHIPO manual tube well drilling has recently been added as one of the ‘technologies for basic needs’ on the Siemens Foundation website. This step is a recognition of the potential of this, and other SMARTechs to contribute to increased access to Water and Sanitation.
See https://www.empowering-people-network.siemens-stiftung.org/ for the information as well as other technologies that empower people.
