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October 15, 2022
Evaluating WaSH conditions spatially at the panchayat level
Synthesis of water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) spatial pattern in rural India: an integrated interpretation of WaSH practices
People in rural areas lack potable water, and use unsafe sanitation and hygiene facilities (Image: Sebastian Dahl)
July 7, 2022
Slum land rights: A necessity for success of PMAY
PMAY needs policy commitment to rehabilitate slums in small and medium cities of Gujarat
Need for legal framework for land rights in small and medium cities of Gujarat under PMAY (Image: Homes in the City)
December 2, 2021
The loo loop
Public toilets and choice of work for women
Separation between women and men’s toilets (Image: Rajesh Pamnani; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
July 6, 2021
Billions lack access to WASH services
If trends persist, billions will be left without critical, life-saving WASH services, says a SDG monitoring report
Between 2016 and 2020, the global population with safely managed drinking water at home increased from 70% to 74% (Image: Pxhere)
April 13, 2021
Swacchagrahis: The frontline workers of India's largest sanitation program
There is a need for long term sustained engagement of the skilled workforce for water and sanitation
Swachhagrahis are the motivators for bringing about behaviour change concerning key sanitation practices in rural India. (Image: SBM)
December 28, 2020
Sanitation workers amid the pandemic
The pandemic has exacerbated the issues of exclusion and vulnerability of sanitation workers.
Despite the risks and the dire conditions of their work, sanitation workers continued to do their job (Image: C S Sharada Prasad, India Water Portal)
‘Thelima’: Simplifying water, sanitation and hygiene for children
Posted on 20 Dec, 2014 10:38 AM

2008 saw the coming together of various missions that coordinated and monitored sanitation projects in Kerala’s rural and urban areas. The Suchitwa Mission was conceived to aid and advice local self government institutions in matters relating to sanitation and also to monitor the implementation and progress of the Total Sanitation Campaign in the state.
India Philanthropy Initiative gears up to unclutter the country's sanitation concerns
Posted on 11 Dec, 2014 11:25 AM
Rohini Nilekani hosted a private discussion under the aegis of the India Philanthropy Initiative, focused on the role philanthropy can play in addressing issues in sanitation, in Mumbai on December 10, 2014.
 
This interaction was co-ordinated by Arghyam and Dasra, and included participation from the
SC rebukes Central and State Pollution Control Boards over Ganga pollution
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

Pollution Control Board is a story of complete failure, frustration and disaster: SC
Assam Government issued notice over dumping of waste in Deepor Beel
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

NGT takes notice of waste dumping in Assam's Deepor Beel
House of solutions
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

Many scientists and researchers have been trying to find solutions to problems related to urban water supply, wastewater management and reduction of energy use in urban areas but very few have succeeded. Rahul Banerjee is one who has.
31% of Bangalores groundwater not drinkable
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

"Growing garbage menace ups nitrate content in lakes", said a recent headline in the Deccan Herald that highlighted a study conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on illegal dumping sites situated near water bodies in Bangalore.
Water allocation to stay the same for Telangana and Andhra
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

Telangana formed but no change in water allocation
Ganga rejuvenation priority for new Water Ministry
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

New Water Ministry headed by Uma Bharti prioritizes Ganga rejuvenation
Simple ways to achieve water sufficiency
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

Fresh water found on land has only two primary sources - melting of ice, and rain. Harvesting rain is crucial for sustaining both the surface and sub-soil water sources.
Access to clean water and sanitation the ruralurban gap closes
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

The rural-urban divide in access to sanitation reduces: UN
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