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National Urban Sanitation Policy
Posted on 01 Dec, 2008 01:16 PMThe Government of India, Ministry of Urban Development recently released the National Urban Sanitation Policy. We attach the document below, as well as key excerpts. We request you to add your comments below regarding the provisions of the Sanitation Policy. Click here to view the National Urban Sanitation Policy The document is quite comprehensive and detailed. It lays out a vision for urban sanitation in India. It instructs states to come up with their own detailed state-level urban sanitation strategies and City Sanitation Plans. It moots the idea of totally sanitised and open-defecation cities as a target and the setting up of a multi-stakeholder City Sanitation Task Force to achieve this. Environmental considerations, public health implications and reaching the unserved and urban poor are given significant emphasis in the policy. Funding options are laid out including direct central and state support including through existing schemes, public-private partnerships, and external funding agencies. It directs that atleast 20% of the funds should be earmarked towards servicing the urban poor. The Center also plans to institute awards to the best performing cities, reminiscent of the Nirmal Gram Puraskar awards for villages. Important Excerpts from the Policy:
Source South Asia 2008:Issue 10 (29 Oct 08)
Posted on 02 Nov, 2008 09:09 PM 
Since its foundation in 1968, the IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC) has facilitated the sharing, promotion and use of knowledge so that governments, professionals and organisations can better supp
Source South Asia Water & Sanitation News:Issue 8 (30 Sep 08)
Posted on 13 Oct, 2008 09:26 PM Since its foundation in 1968, the IRC International Water and Sanitation Centre (IRC) has facilitated the sharing, promotion and use of knowledge so that governments, professionals and organisations can better suppo
The sanitation crisis - Addressing challenges in India and globally
Posted on 11 Sep, 2008 11:14 PMOne in four girls does not complete primary school - compared to one in seven boys - and the lack of proper sanitation is partially to blame.
25 painless ways to reduce your water consumption
Posted on 04 Aug, 2008 12:03 AM
Water conservation is an important part of responsible living. Water is a precious resource which is not to be squandered. Fortunately, there are a number of really easy ways to save water without a whole lot of hassle, and some of the best are listed here!
In the Kitchen Cut down on water usage in your kitchen using these methods. 1. Wash only on a full load: This is true for both washers and dishwashers. By washing in bulk, you'll cut down on the number of cycles you need to run. Also important to keep in mind is the fact that most dishwashers on a full load can clean dishes more efficiently than a hand wash. 2. Cut down on your disposal: Instead of using your disposal, start a compost pile for food waste. 3. Buy foods close to their natural form: Water is needed to produce just about everything from Coke to boxed mashed potatoes. You can cut down on your water consumption by avoiding processed foods that require lots of water to make.
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Posted on 17 Jun, 2008 09:40 AMWould you throw your lot in with cloud seeding, or have ideas regarding conservation and regulated usage? Feel free to join in and have your say, access the Drought Mitigation Discussion here
Buying an apartment? Demand better water management from the builders
Posted on 05 Jun, 2008 04:30 AMWe at the Water Portal, came up with some questions to ask the builder when you are buying an apartment. The more educated you are regarding the way the apartment is handling water, the better decision you are likely to make and one that will benefit you immensely in the long term.
Utility of ecosan in flood-prone rural Bangladesh
Posted on 05 May, 2008 07:48 AMSubject: Ecosan
Duration: 1:20 mins
A collection of short films on Ecosan
Posted on 13 Jan, 2008 11:54 AMA quick introduction to Ecosan
Eco-san in a city