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Tracing the Tracks | Chronicling the Journeys of Sanitation Workers

A documentary capturing the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of sanitation workers in Odisha and Tamil Nadu, narrated in their own voices. Join us in #TracingTheTracks of those who are upholding the sanitation value chain with their efforts, dedication, and contribution.

By: 25 Jul 2023

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How Unique Business Models in Effective NFSSM Help

While access to sanitation facilities is the first essential milestone towards an equitable sanitation ecosystem

By: 24 Jul 2023

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The catalyzing role of dedicated investments in sanitation to empower vulnerable communities

Sanitation has been a crucial priority of urban development in India, with dedicated political will towards advancing the sector. Urban India was officially declared open defecation-free in October 2019, largely due to the thrust provided by the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) 1.0. SBM 1.0 was impactful due to the efforts towards building infrastructure with dedicated at scale construction of toilets. A large reason why India has been able to maintain an ODF status and move towards its journey of becoming ODF++ with an increasing focus on safe treatment of waste, has been due to the efforts of about 5 million sanitation workers engaged in diverse kinds of work across the sanitation value chain along with behaviour change amongst communities.

By: The Times of India 19 Jul 2023

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Odisha's Pathbreaking Initiatives Empowering Workers and Vulnerable Communities

Odisha has taken rapid strides in providing safely managed, inclusive water and sanitation services in recent years, emerging as a frontrunner in the sector.

By: 29 Jun 2023

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Sanitation workers deserve an inclusive ecosystem — here are 5 best practices for their safety and dignity

Urban India has an estimated 2 million sanitation workers engaged in nine different categories of work across the sanitation value chain, including cleaning toilets, cleaning and emptying sewers, septic tanks, drains and operating sewage treatment plants. It is imperative to focus on improving their working conditions, preserving their dignity and providing them with avenues for financial improvement.

By: Down to Earth 30 Mar 2023

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Sinnar's Open Defecation Free Journey | India's Model Sanitation Cities

CEPT University and AIILSG's model for taking towns and cities across Maharashtra from Open Defecation Free to ODF+ and ODF++ is an important step towards achieving sustainable sanitation practices in India. It's great to see the success in Sinnar and the focus on Faecal Sludge and Septage Management through Public Private Partnership, scheduled emptying of septage, and a Faecal Sludge Treatment Facility funded by the city government. Scaling this model across all 200+ cities in Maharashtra and eventually for the entire country can have a significant impact on improving sanitation services for citizens and ensuring a sustainable future.

By: 03 Mar 2023