Folk artistes of hill state to take the message of sanitation to rural masses
The Himachal Pradesh government has chalked out a plan to actively engage the state
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Maha strategy to clean up states
The Maharashtra government's cash incentive scheme for creating rural sanitation infrastructure may finally shape into an all-India model. After the Union rural development ministry adopted a few of
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Tamil Nadu shows the way in rural sanitation
Tamil Nadu has shown the way in rural sanitation with a 100 per cent sanitised slum in Trichy. This was revealed at a workshop on women and sanitation organised by the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, in
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Long-term sustainability of improved sanitation in rural Bangladesh
<p>To learn about the sustainability of rural sanitation in Bangladesh, the Water and Sanitation Program (WSP) in conjunction with the Government of Bangladesh and NGOs felt it was important to investigate several knowledge gaps: the degree to which sanitation behaviors and facilities are being sustained in Union Parishads declared ODF at least four and a half years ago; the level to which s
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Jalanidhi project: A meagre 3% World Bank funds used
The displeasure of the World Bank over the constant changing of heads for the Kerala Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Project, better known as the Jalanidhi, seems well-grounded. Frequent replacement
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United Nations lauds Nepal's headway in toilet coverage
The United Nation today lauded the government’s efforts for taking major initiative in installing ‘a toilet in every household and public school and institution’ in the country. In a ceremony attended
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Diarrhoea and effects of different water sources, sanitation and hygiene behaviour in a rural area of western Rajasthan
A rural area of western Rajasthan was surveyed for diarrhoeal disease. The objective of this study was to carry out analysis of domestic water use and environmental health.
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Good response to sanitation awareness campaign
It is said that old habits die hard, but the hill state is surging ahead on the path of becoming completely free from open defecation by the end of 2010.
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Private sector provision of water supply and sanitation services in rural areas and small towns: the role of the public sector
Many developing countries are about to prepare their new strategies on how to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for universal and equitable access to water and sanitation by 2030.These new
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People do pay for latrines
Four decades ago, when Bindeshwar Pathak began his work on changing unsanitary latrine practices, there were sceptics galore. Today, Pathak
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The economic impacts of inadequate sanitation in Pakistan: an overview
The Water and Sanitation Program undertook this study to conduct evidence based research to help advocacy in the sanitation sector. The study aims to empirically estimate the economic impacts of current
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Water supply and sanitation in South Africa
South Africa underwent a major transition to a full democracy in 1994. The new government embarked on an ambitious program to eradicate backlogs in water supply and sanitation, underpinned by development
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The National Rural Health Mission: A stocktaking
The failure of decentralisation, the lack of inter-sectoral coordination, and the undermining of traditional health support are the reasons why the National Rural Health Mission has not delivered what
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Financing on-site sanitation for the poor: a six country comparative review and analysis
The present study offers evidence on alternative financing
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Sulabh Int to construct low-cost toilets in Japan
A leading international sanitation NGO, Sulabh International, will start its operation in Japan by constructing six low cost toilets popularly known as "Sulabh Sauchalaya" in rural areas of Japan.
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Poor sanitation in Karnataka villages
Bangalore: High fluoride and nitrate levels in drinking water, dismal sanitation with rampant open defecation, high incidence of chikungunya, and a higher risk of fungal and other infections in women. These are some of the key findings of ASHWAS, a survey of household water and sanitation in rural Karnataka, conducted by Arghyam, an organisation working in the water sector.
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Quality of Life Index (QoLI) development for rural areas considering the impact of water supply and sanitation
Many factors associated with modern society have combined to produce a burgeoning in water demand. This demand can be realized only through efficient management of water sources and supply systems. To
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Total sanitation: Krishnagiri achieves 50 p.c. of target
Creating awareness: C.K. Veeranan, Project Officer, Krishnagiri District Rural Development Agency, showing pamphlets explaining the conditions of National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme
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Stone for sewerage of five villages laid
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today appreciated the acumen and ability of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, who are facilitating the formalisation of the nuclear deal. This would make India a super power apart from ensuring uninterrupted power in all times to come in all parts of the country, including rural areas.
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Situation assessment of the supply market for rural sanitation in Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
The Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC), a national program for sanitation by the Government of India, has been ongoing for more than three years. The TSC program is managed by the Rajiv Ghandi Mission for Drinking Water of the Rural Development Department at the national level.