WASH lab webinar: How to improve urban sanitation with DIGIT FSSM

#Urban #sanitation is one of the most fundamental challenges of our time, yet it's often managed with outdated systems and adding to it is the invisibility of the issue. What if we could change that with the power of data and data driven governance? I'm honoured to be joining a panel of experts for an upcoming WSH Data Labs Webinar, hosted by the excellent team at Dev-Afrique, to explore this very idea. We'll be diving deep into the transformative potential of Digital Public Infrastructure (#DPI) for the water and sanitation sector (#WASH). Our discussion will feature insights, focusing on how data-driven solutions like #DIGITFSSM are creating more transparent, efficient, and accountable sanitation ecosystems. This isn't just about technology; it's about building trust and delivering a fundamental human right. If you're a leader in government, a utility provider, or a development partner passionate about creating sustainable urban futures, this conversation is for you. Use the registration link attached in the post below. Date: 16th Oct’25 Time: 1:30-3:30 PM IST

Transforming Rural India: New Tech Partnership to Boost Water and Sanitation Services In a major step towards digitizing and enhancing the monitoring of rural water and sanitation services, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N). The signing took place at the CGO Complex in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in the Government of India’s mission to improve rural infrastructure through technology. https://lnkd.in/gYFutXQy

🌿🚰 Sanitation Solutions for Rural India 🚰🌿 Safe treatment of Faecal Sludge (FS) is a critical priority under the Swachh Bharat Mission. 💧 The challenge lies in creating low-cost, sustainable, and scalable solutions that meet the needs of rural communities. ✨ Our field-scale research project, funded by the Anushandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Govt. of India, is demonstrating an eco-friendly FS treatment system based on hybrid constructed wetlands. This nature-based and affordable approach will: ✅ Enable safe and sustainable sanitation in rural areas ✅ Protect local ecosystems 🌍 ✅ Improve public health and well-being ✅ Strengthen the vision of a Swachh (Clean) and Swasth (Healthy) Bharat #Sanitation #WastewaterTreatment #FaecalSludgeManagement #HybridConstructedWetlands #SwachhBharat #SwasthBharat #RuralDevelopment #Sustainability #NatureBasedSolutions #WaterAndSanitation #ANRF #CleanIndia

At the 9th Edition of the ISC-FICCI Sanitation Conclave, join us for the session: "Catalysing Climate Action through Public-Private Sanitation Partnerships" As India grapples with the dual challenge of climate change and sanitation stress, from floods and groundwater depletion to emissions from unmanaged waste, the role of private enterprises and PSUs is more crucial than ever. This session will spotlight how the private sector can go beyond compliance, and co-create scalable, low-emission, and resilient WASH solutions through innovation, funding, and collaborative operational models. 📌 Key themes include evolving CSR into climate-responsive action, aligning sanitation investments with national climate goals, building resilient WASH infrastructure through ESG and CSR frameworks, and exploring financing pathways for climate-aligned sanitation at scale. 👩💼 Moderator: Ms. Swapna Devireddy, Director, Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India 🕰️ 3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M. 📅 23rd September 2025 📍 FICCI Federation House, New Delhi 🔗 Registration open – http://bit.ly/4mC8MlY #IndiaSanitationCoalition #ISCFICCI #SanitationAwards #WASHIndia #10YearsOfImpact #SwachhSujalSwasth #ClimateAction

🚰 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 🚰 Union Rural Development & Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, launched the National Initiative on Water Security at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi. Under this new policy, MGNREGA funds will now prioritise water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and groundwater recharge across rural India. Over-exploited blocks will see 65% of funds allocated for water projects, ensuring a shift toward sustainable water management. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ewr8yve8 Shivraj Singh Chouhan Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India Ministry of Rural Development, GoI #WaterSecurity #MGNREGA #RuralDevelopment #SustainableIndia #AmritSarovar #Rainwater

The panel discussion, “Climate-Proofing Sanitation: Insights from India’s Diverse Ecological Zones,” of the 9th Edition of the ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards & India Sanitation Conclave, brought together diverse voices to discuss how sanitation systems can adapt to climate challenges across India’s unique landscapes. From nature-based solutions to decentralized infrastructure and adaptive governance, the session explored pathways for resilience, collaboration, and scale. A powerful dialogue that underlined the urgent need for climate-smart WASH systems across geographies. #IndiaSanitationCoalition #ISCFICCI #SanitationAwards #WASHIndia #10YearsOfImpact #SwachhSujalSwasth [ wash sector, ngo sector, ngo in wash, water, sanitation, hygiene, awards ceremony, awards, wash awards ]

#DYK Agri-food systems transformation and agroecology depend on sustainable water management, making access to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services critical. Over the past decade, significant progress has been made in expanding these services, yet billions still lack them. This highlights the urgent need for increased investment in the WASH sector to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6 and to support resilient, sustainable agrifood and agroecological practices. For more https://lnkd.in/dVBsWGAX #GlobalGoals . . . #ChadQuote #DigoConsult

The importance of clear water for drinking is a central focus of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) project, which aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water to every rural household in India through Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs). Here are the key points: 1. Health and Hygiene • Clear and clean drinking water prevents waterborne diseases such as diarrhea, cholera, typhoid, and dysentery. • Reduces malnutrition in children by preventing repeated infections. • Promotes overall hygiene and well-being. 2. Safe and Sustainable Living • Access to clear water improves quality of life by ensuring that families do not rely on contaminated sources like ponds, wells, or rivers. • It helps achieve sustainable development goals (SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation). 3. Women and Children Empowerment • Traditionally, women and children spend hours collecting water. With JJM providing clean tap water at home, they save time and effort. • This allows children to attend school regularly and women to engage in income-generating activities. 4. Economic Benefits • Reduced medical expenses due to fewer waterborne illnesses. • Increased productivity in rural communities as people spend less time being sick or fetching water. 5. Environmental Importance • Promotes the use of safe water while protecting natural water sources. • Encourages water conservation and community participation in maintaining water supply systems. 6. Trust and Transparency • Clear water symbolizes trust in governance—people can see that the water is safe to drink. • Regular water quality monitoring under JJM ensures transparency and accountability.

From today's Bhubaneswar edition of The Times Of India “The findings underscore a critical need for robust water quality governance, timely infrastructure upgrades and accountability in service delivery. As Odisha’s cities expand, the failure to ensure clean water could have cascading effects on health, productivity and trust in public systems,” said Ranjan Panda, a water expert. https://lnkd.in/gba6CKbx

Nepal’s municipalities are leading the way on City-Wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS). Seven cities are advancing policies and systems for equitable, sustainable sanitation — proving that local leadership + global partnership = lasting impact. #Sanitation #CWIS #InclusiveDevelopment #Nepal #UrbanInnovation https://lnkd.in/gUY_A2u8