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August 16, 2024 A recent study finds that majority of the poor in India are likely to have open drains or no drainage systems to convey and treat their waste flows, threatening their health.
Open drains, harbingers of illhealth. Image for representation only (Image Source: SuSanA Secretariat via Wikimedia Commons)
August 10, 2024 While citizens need to play their part to prevent diseases such as Zika, municipal bodies/urban area authorities need to pull their socks up and set right the poor governance mechanisms that are slowly turning cities into hotbeds of diseases, filth and mismanagement.
The Aedes aegypti mosquito, the culprit for causing Zika (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
August 1, 2024 Recognising the limitations of relying solely on herbicides, a strategic shift towards preventive measures is crucial
Relying solely on chemicals to keep weeds at bay isn't sustainable and can harm the environment. (Image: Needpix)
June 12, 2024 Leveraging research to optimise water programs for improved health outcomes in India
Closing the tap on disease (Image: Marlon Felippe; CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons)
April 30, 2024 As temperatures soar, what should India do to adapt to changing conditions to mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change?
Heat waves sweep across India (Image: Maxpixel, CC0 Public Domain)
March 30, 2024 A recent study finds that climate change induced extreme weather events such as droughts can increase the vulnerability of women to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV).
Droughts affect women the most (Image Source: Gaurav Bhosale via Wikimedia Commons)
Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme Annual Report
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

It gives annual reports from 2007 - 2010 with details on spending of Member of parliament local area development schemes fund. It gives details of spending in various sector including drinking water, sanitation and public health for each state.

Water resources in Jhansi Uttar Pradesh and Tikamgarh districts Madhya Pradesh
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

Water resources information of the Bundelkhand region about water demand, availability, supply and accessibility and information on sanitation practices like toilets, personal hygiene, solid waste management, liquid waste disposal and availability of water for sanitation.

Technoeconomic feasibility study of sanitation and sewage management for Pandharpur town Maharashtra
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

The study provides information on sanitation situation and practices in Pandharpur town of Maharashtra, which is a pilgrimage site. It includes data on number of toilets, their location, population and peak flow, sewage generated annually, treatment system and suggested ways of improvement.

Study on Disease Burden Due to Inadequate Water Sanitation Facilities in India
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

Status of disease prevaleance compared to water and sanitation coverage in each state. Percentage cases of disease like Diarroea, Cholera, Hepatitis A and entric fever are covered. Death cases due to maleria for each state from 2001 - 2005. A detail study on diseases have been done for the state of West Bengal.

Hygeine and Sanitation practice study in 2 districts of MP March 2011
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

Study on hygiene and sanitation practice in two districts of Madhya pradesh - Dhar and Khargone. Various surveys are carried out showing information on use of toilet, washing hands, treatment of drinking water, diarrhoea rate and water related health issues.

Targets and current status of sanitary infrastructure construction under Total Sanitation Campaign TSC of all districts across India
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

Targets and current status of sanitary infrastructure construction under Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) of all districts across India. This data covers details about household latrines (APL and BPL), school and balwadi toilets, Rural Sanitary Marts. The target to be reached and current status of each district is provided. The data is updated on daily basis.

Status of water and sanitation in Nirmal Gram Puraskar NGP villages
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

Study of 162 NGP villages awarded the Nirmal Gram Puraskar (NGP) award in 2004-05 and 2005-06.

Clean toilets are essential for a clean mind - The story behind the Appa Patwardhan Safai Wa Paryawaran Tantraniketan Maharashtra
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

Dr. Mapuskar has been working in the field of rural sanitation for the last 50 years. He implemented the principles of appropriate technology and community ownership at a time when these were not part of the national consciousness. Today he continues to be active in the field, advocating the use of decentralised, low cost sanitation options.

Handbook on technical options for onsite sanitation by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

This handbook by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation provides sustainable technological options for on-site sanitation for different hydro-geological conditions. The hand book is divided into six chapters and a bibliography. 

Occupational health hazards in sewage and sanitary workers A paper published in the Indian Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
Posted on 22 Nov, 2014 10:30 AM

Working conditions of the sanitory workers have found to remain unchanged over the years and pose a considerable risk to the dignity and health of the workers.

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