Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

[WASH]
 WASH Scenario
Water supply and sanitation in India, especially in Rural India continue
to be inadequate
Level of investment in water and sanitation is low
Poor operation and maintenance
Local governmental institutions and infrastructure are weak and lack
of financial resources
Who is responsible?
State Government and Panchayat raj Institutions (PRI)
States generally plan, Design and execute water supply schemes
Ministry of Drinking water and sanitation rules and regulations
Policy framework for water supply and sanitation
WASH
1. Cleaning and disinfecting Wells
2. Cleaning and disinfecting boreholes
3. Cleaning and disinfecting water storage tanks and tankers
4. Rehabilitating small scale piped water distribution systems
5. Emergency treatment of drinking water at the point of use
6. Rehabilitating water treatment works after an emergency
7. SWM in emergencies
8. Disposal of dead bodies
9. How water is needed
10. Hygiene promotion in emergencies
11. Measuring chlorine levels in water supplies
12. Delivering safe water by tanker
13. Planning of excreta disposal in emergencies
14. Technical options of excreta disposal
15. Cleaning wells after sea water flooding