NFSSM Alliance

Join us for the Climate Resilient WASH Conference 2024! We are calling for abstract submissions from researchers, practitioners, and policy experts to address the urgent need for climate resilience in WASH infrastructure and services across India. This two-day hybrid workshop will bring together experts and policymakers to develop actionable strategies that integrate climate resilience into flagship programs like AMRUT 3.0 and SBM 3.0. We invite both in-person and virtual participants to join the conversation shaping the future of climate-resilient WASH systems! Submit your abstract by November 10, 2024, and be part of this important dialogue! 📅 Workshop Dates: November 27-28, 2024 📍 Location: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala (Hybrid format) USAID WRI India Water Sanitation and Hygiene Institute (WASH Institute) Submit your abstracts here: https://lnkd.in/dKV9JUSt Or scan with the QR code below.

The draft Liquid Waste Management (LWM) rules by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Government of India (MoEFCC) open up robust opportunities to integrate the values of circularity within the sanitation value chain. With guidelines and mandates to enhance wastewater treatment, reuse and septage management across urban and rural areas, the notification seeks to address the growing wastewater crisis by overhauling LWM. The notification paves the way to address critical questions of sustainability and climate resilience within the sanitation value chain. To explore the impacts of the new LWM rules, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi (CSE) is organising a webinar that shall highlight strategies for implementation, and discuss technologies aligning with the decentralised model. Date: 6th November Time: 3 pm Register here: https://lnkd.in/gB8g27KH

Here's your chance to be a part of riveting discussions and insightful sessions that seek to catalyse climate resilience in India's WASH systems. NFSSM Alliance, in collaboration with USAID, World Resources Institute India, and Water Sanitation and Hygiene Institute (WASH Institute), is organising a 2 day conference facilitate knowledge building and cross sharing for sustainable sanitation in India. Submit your abstracts by 10th November by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/dKV9JUSt

Great to see initiatives like these that accelerate the journey towards climate resilient urban sanitation, especially in difficult hilly terrains that are disproportionately vulnerable to climate hazards.

Sustainability and inclusive sanitation go hand in hand; circular sanitation systems are critical to help cities become climate resilient. The work of our partners like Water Sanitation and Hygiene Institute (WASH Institute) and National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is essential to mainstream this approach at a policy level.

As climate change continues to pose unprecedented challenges for our daily life, it is essential for public services to adapt to changing weather conditions and disasters. Programs and policies across India for WASH infrastructure and services in particular, need to meet these urgent adaptation requirements in order to safeguard community As the nation advances its ambitious WASH agenda through flagship programs like AMRUT 3.0 and SBM 3.0, there is a critical need to integrate climate resilience into their framework. To address this pressing requirement, Water Sanitation and Hygiene Institute (WASH Institute) along with the NFSSM Alliance, in partnership with USAID and WRI India, is organising a two-day intensive workshop that brings together experts, policymakers, and practitioners to develop comprehensive strategies for climate-resilient WASH systems. Stay tuned to know more!

Meet Mr. Anil Jadhav, City Mission Manager for the National Livelihood Mission in Sinnar, Maharashtra. He is leading a transformative movement by empowering women within the sanitation value chain. Under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, he has been establishing self-help groups through the Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana, aiming to eradicate open defecation. These groups equip women with essential skills in financial literacy and digital technology, enabling them to build individual toilets, ultimately helping Sinnar achieve open defecation-free status. Mr. Anil's sewage management project further repurposes wastewater for community gardens, enhancing the city's green spaces and promoting environmental sustainability. His efforts have not only improved public health and hygiene but have also uplifted the economic status of women, showcasing the profound impact of community collaboration on creating a cleaner, healthier, and more vibrant future for all.

Meet Ms. Venkatalakshmi, a determined entrepreneur from Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh, who has spent over 25 years running her septic tank cleaning business. Recognising a vital community need, she secured funding for desludging trucks and transformed perceptions of sanitation work. Despite facing stigma and criticism, she remains proud of her essential role in public health. As a licensed desludging operator, she ensures safe waste disposal, a significant change from the previous practice of open dumping, which posed several environmental hazards. In a city lacking a sewage system, Venkatalakshmi has created a sustainable model for transporting faecal sludge to treatment plants. Her unwavering commitment not only uplifts her community but also challenges gender roles in sanitation. Venkatalakshmi’s story is a testament to resilience and the vital importance of sanitation in fostering a healthier society. Learn more about her story here: https://lnkd.in/dhHdwtHx

Meet Madhu Singh from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, who started a desludging tanker business to meet the growing demand for desludging in her locality. After her husband lost his job, Madhu braved financial difficulties, the challenges of setting up a new business, and gender norms, to grow her enterprise single-handedly. Through determination and a customer-first approach, Madhu mastered the nuances of the business and transformed her family’s financial situation. With the support of Population Services International (PSI) India, she was able to integrate her business into public systems, addressing challenges and ensuring uninterrupted desludging operations. Today, she is on the executive committee of the Septic Tanker Operator Welfare Association and is inspiring other women in her community through her success and acceptance in the predominantly male profession of faecal sludge management. Visit the microsite to know more about her story. https://lnkd.in/dhHdwtHx

Digital Public Infrastructure promises to transform essential public services, making them more accessible, inclusive, and fostering smoother operations between government departments and stakeholders. An e-governance model exemplifying this success is Odisha's SUJOG platform (Sustainable Urban Services in a Jiffy by Odisha Government). Through SUJOG-FSSM, the platform is including every stakeholder of the sanitation value chain, right from citizens to FSTP operators, to avail and track sanitation services in a timely and efficient manner. Read more about the model here: https://lnkd.in/dTBuzFZR Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha Odisha Urban Academy (OUA), eGov Foundation, DIGIT DPG