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The intersection of urbanization, housing, and sanitation in India: Challenges and solutions

In this insightful interview with TheCSRUniverse, Anindita Mukherjee, Urban Economist and Senior Policy & Urban Development Consultant, SCI AI at GWSC sheds light on the interplay between urbanization, housing, and sanitation and discusses the role of NFSSM Alliance in the broader landscape.

By: The CSR Universe 17 Nov 2023

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How community-based platforms are changing India’s sanitation sector

Community management committees, desludging operators federation, and SHGs contribute to equitable and inclusive sanitation services in various Indian regions

By: Hindustan Times 19 Oct 2023

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Tracing the Tracks’ Documentary Sheds Light on the Lives of Sanitation Workers

Dasra, a strategic philanthropy organisation, has launched a groundbreaking documentary titled ‘Tracing the Tracks’ to spotlight real, uncensored stories on the lives and journeys of sanitation workers. As part of the documentary, ten sanitation workers have been featured, across Odisha and Tamil Nadu, as they recount their experiences and journeys in their own words. While these sanitation workers play a crucial and unmissable role in ensuring the safe management of human waste, which benefits all citizens, their journeys and voices remain absent from public consciousness

By: APN News 05 Sep 2023

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Inclusive Sanitation – Way Forward for Cities: A checklist and Framework

Urban poor in India face a significant disparity in accessing essential services such as water, sanitation, and hygiene. Approximately 70% of sewage is left untreated in slums where 1 in 6 Indians live in urban areas. The pandemic has worsened this issue, with only 6% of the poorest households having improved sanitation facilities compared to 93% of the richest. The government is making efforts to address this through mandates for universal access to household toilets, aspirational sanitation infrastructure, fair user-charges, and measurement systems. The Inclusive City Framework provides a comprehensive structure to define inclusive cities and a checklist for decision-makers to ensure accessible, affordable, and inclusive sanitation infrastructure.

By: 26 Aug 2023

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Utilizing untapped potential of existing 1600+ Sewage Treatment Plants can help over 40 crore Indians : NFSSM Alliance

Urban planning's pivotal role in creating resilient and sustainable cities, as outlined by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 11), has garnered increasing attention. An inclusive approach encompassing the challenges of urbanization, population growth, and environmental decline is key.

By: The CSR Universe 24 Aug 2023

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How unique business models in effective implementation of fecal sludge and septage management help

While access to sanitation facilities is the first essential milestone towards an equitable sanitation ecosystem, the regular emptying and conveyance of human waste is a crucial, yet often undervalued aspect of ensuring a safe and strong sanitation ecosystem

By: Firstspot 24 Jul 2023