India, Sept. 30 -- Faecal sludge and septage management could be an opportunity to re-consider future strategies regarding treatment of faecal waste

This is the third and final story in a three-part series of stories from the impact workshop conducted by the Centre for Science and Environment under the programme of School of Water and Waste to mainstream sustainable urban water management for creating future sanitation leaders

In 2019, India became open defecation-free (ODF) after years of struggle. This feat was achieved by ensuring massive toilet coverage. The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), an ambitious programme, brought back the policy focus on sanitation.

It put in place a time-bound plan to improve rural and urban access to toilets...