The Social Hand Pump

September 4, 2026November 13, 2025 by Sharad

The India Mark 2 hand pump is used in a wide range of terrains and climates, from hilly rural villages to open farmland, and communities regularly share photos of their pumps in action on social media. Below is a selection of these real-world images, showing the same rugged, easy-to-operate design at work in different settings … Read more

The Social Pump : Images & Videos from Instagram

September 4, 2026March 11, 2019 by Sharad

So as I trawl the net, I come across many pictures of the handpumps we make, some funny, some interesting and some plain poignant. I present below some of the more striking ones for your consideration, do let me know in the comments below what you think of them.. She really seems to be … Read more

Pictures from one of our lots bound for A Western African Nation in December 2018

September 4, 2026December 24, 2018 by Sharad

This shipment of India Mark 2 hand pumps and accessories was part of SKI’s ongoing supply to hand pump projects across Africa, packed and prepared for export from our Patna factory.

PVC riser pipes with stainless steel couplings for India Mark 2 hand pump, packed at the SKI factory

Close-up of the India Mark 2 hand pump's galvanized steel stand and handle assembly

India Mark 2 hand pump head assembly with handle, ready for shipment

3D holographic hologram sticker on an SKI pump part, confirming it is a genuine India Mark 2 hand pump

Close-up of PVC riser pipe ends with stainless steel couplings for the India Mark 2 hand pump

India Mark 2 hand pump stand and cylinder head assembled at the SKI factory before export

Hand Pump Imitation and Flattery

September 4, 2026December 5, 2018 by Sharad

Imitation is the best form of Flattery Well we certainly must be doing things right quality-wise because it seems now our competitors have started branding their own pumps and parts as “Manufactured by SKI ” 🙂 … Our dealer in Cameroon came across the above shown SS Cylinder Assembly for India Mark 2 which Proudly carries … Read more

Importance of Quality Packing for Hand Pumps

September 4, 2026August 11, 2018 by Sharad

Pallet of hessian-wrapped hand pump parts staged for loading at the SKI warehouse

I am often asked why SKI pumps are more expensive compared to some other low cost suppliers. One of the reasons is how we pack the pumps. We understand that once we dispatch the pumps, they have to not only undergo a long journey over potentially rough and inclement weather, they will also be transshipped … Read more

Isata Kamara : Meet the hand pump mechanic who won the hearts of villagers

September 4, 2026April 24, 2018 by admin

Community member using a hand pump in Sierra Leone — UNDP inclusive growth programme photo

Forty-seven-year-old, Isata Kamara is loved and adored by most of her fellow residents in Mafaray Village, a remote community just outside Kambia district, Northern Sierra Leone. Her fame has not come cheap. She gained popularity as her community relied solely on her to service their only source of water – the only handpump in the … Read more