Sanitation and Hygiene
Water and sanitation in rural areas of Madhya Pradesh a paper by WaterAid
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AMThis paper was done by WaterAid to assess and understand the context of Rural Water and Sanitation programme in the state of Madhya Pradesh. This is a follow up of a desk review and explores the issue of water and sanitation in various dimensions and finds out that the current state of water and sanitation in Madhya Pradesh falls short on equity, inclusion, ensuring water security and sustainability of water sources.
Baseline survey and report on health hygiene and sanitation in urban slums and villages in Delhi a report by Sulabh International Institute of Health and Hygiene
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AMThis report by Sulabh International Institute of Health and Hygiene presents a baseline survey on health, hygiene and sanitation in urban slums and villages in Delhi. According to the report availability of basic civic facilities, like potable water, water disposal and sanitation, are vital human needs for health and efficiency of human beings. Inability of the city management and city institutions to provide these facilities to the citizens had led to high incidence of diseases and mortality rates. The problems which the women and children face in these conditions are much worse.
Water resources in Tikamgarh and Jhansi districts- A status report by Development Alternatives
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AMSome of the main findings of the status report on water resources in Tikamgarh and Jhansi districts by Development Alternatives are –
Worldwide coverage of Drinking Water and Sanitation
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AMProgress towards achieving internationally agreed goals on drinking water and sanitation, shows the progress achieved over 1990-2002, of nations across the world, towards achieving safe drinking water and improved sanitation for its citizens. The map shows that India is on track in achieving its drinking water goals, but is not on track in its progress towards achieving improved sanitation.
Groundwater prospects map of Delhi
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AMThe http://rainwaterharvesting.org site has a map of Delhi showing geology, water level, water quality and giving recommendations for rainwater harvesting in different areas.
View the map here: http://www.rainwaterharvesting.org/index_files/intro_map.htm
The information may be out of date.
Image source: http://rainwaterharvesting.org
Rapid assessment of the flood situation at Tilak Tajpur Panchayat in Sitamarhi Bihar
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AMQueries, request for information & additional clarifications can be sought via the comments section.
Download here: Rapid assessment report - Tilak Tajpur Panchayat
A survey for household water and sanitation ASHWAS
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AMThe Water Portal had previously covered ASHWAS, an ambitious water and sanitation survey in Karnataka conducted by Arghyam and partner organisations.
Health and sanitation Animation video of how Anand and the doctor transform their village
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AMTime: 1:46 minutes
IIT Roorkee presents water management for permanent shelters for tribes of Andaman and Nicobar islands after 2004 tsunami
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AMThe presentation provides several water management measures including rainwater harvesting, grey water reuse, black water treatment and use and eco-sanitation in Andaman and Nicobar islands. It also provides recommendations for modification in agricultural practices and other livelihoods that can be taken up with the given water availability.
WaterAid newsletter Water Drops issue 12
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AMImage and Content Courtesy: WaterAid
WaterAid India's WaterDrops newsletter is published quarterly. WaterDrops is an effort to showcase WaterAid India's work, ideas, issues and concerns with its partners, civil society organisations, international NGOs, UN agencies and other important players in the water and sanitation sector. The latest issue of WaterDrops focusses on issues of inclusion, including articles on Social exclusion in drinking water and sanitation, Caste based discrimination, Water as a tool for social control and Inclusive approaches in Bihar. The latest issue can be downloaded here: WaterDrops Issue - 12