Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS)
India's Sanitation for All
Providing environmentally-safe sanitation to millions of people is a significant challenge, especially in the world’s second most populated country. The task is doubly difficult in a country where the introduction of new technologies can challenge people’s traditions and beliefs.
Sanitation and drinking water for all in rural India
"Sanitation for all by 2012 and Drinking Water Security in Rural India" is a presentation of the output of the review and discussion done by the National Advisory Council (NAC), on the rural drinking water supply and sanitation situation in country, a mandate that is implemented currently through the Rajiv Gandhi National Drinking Water Mission, managed by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, under the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India.
The Third South Asia Conference on Sanitation (SACOSAN 2008)
The Third South Asia Conference on Sanitation (SACOSAN 2008), organised by Government of India, was held in New Delhi, during November 16-21, 2008, with the theme as "Sanitation for Dignity and Health".
The Third South Asia Conference on Sanitation (SACOSAN 2008), organised by Government of India, was held in New Delhi, during November 16-21, 2008, with the theme as "Sanitation for Dignity and Health".
Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC)
Total Sanitation campaign was launched in April 1999, advocating of a shift from a high subsidy to a low subsidy regime, a greater household involvement and demand responsiveness,and providing for the promotion of a range of toilet options to promote increased affordability.
The TSC gives emphasis on Information, Education and Communication (IEC) for demand generation of sanitation facilities, providing for stronger back up systems such as trained masons and building materials through rural
sanitary marts and production centres and including a thrust on school sanitation as an entry p
School Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygeine Education: India
“School Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Education: India”, technical note on water supply, sanitation, and hygiene education has been prepared and published in 2004 by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD). to help programme implementers in informed decision making and build comprehensive and clear understanding on School Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Education (SSHE).
Simple facts about menstrual health and hygiene
“Sharing simple facts”, which have been developed and published in 2008 by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) with support from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). This booklet on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) is intended for adolescent girls and young women. It looks at useful information about menstrual health and hygiene.
Incinerator for School Toilet Waste
The paper titled “Incinerator for School Toilet Waste Case Study: Tamil Nadu” has been developed and published by Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD). This case study is about the use of incinerator for school toilet waste in Tamil Nadu where innovative low cost technology incinerator has been developed for proper disposal of sanitary wastes.
School and Anganwadi toilet designs
“School and Anganwadi toilet designs: Norms and Options – a technical note”, which have been developed and published by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) with support from the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). There was an urgent need to develop a Technical Manual on the design options for the Anganwadis and Schools, to suit the special requirements of babies and children. The manual tries to address the major issues relating to child-friendly design options, in a comprehensive manner.
Scaling up school sanitation and hygiene education with quality
The case study titled “Scaling up school sanitation and hygiene education with quality” has been written P Amudha in India Infrastructure Report, published in 2007 by United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). It presents the success stories of Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) and its impact all across India. The case study describes about how School-centric interventions brought attitudinal and behavioral changes towards critical sanitation and hygiene practices among children and to empower them to lead a healthy life.
