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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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Restoring the dignity of sanitation workers: Small acts make a big impact

ndia has approximately 5 million sanitation workers. Further, the Indian government told the Lok Sabha that in the past five years (2017-2022), at least 347 sanitation workers died in India, which made it important to focus on their safety.

By: Updeed 21 Feb 2023

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City-wide inclusive sanitation: Why it is pathway to scaling sustainable and safe sanitation systems

Implementation of CWIS practices in Trichy has resulted in sanitation services reaching the most marginalised and vulnerable communities

By: Firstspot 09 Feb 2023