FACILITATING INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS THROUGH WASH INITIATIVES
India Sanitation Coalition (ISC) provides an integrated approach to sustainable WASH practices through a coalition of WASH experts working towards fulfilling the requirements of SDGs 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 17 in partnership with the Government.
At ISC, our primary aim is to build long-lasting partnerships between all levels of the government and the private sector, by providing a strong platform where they can discuss openly, share experiences...
The ISC platform is one which encourages the devising of partnership-based strategies for all new initiatives. The best strategies consider formulating the national objective by linking it closely with vox populi and ensuring sustainable impact.
At ISC, while devising initiatives for the WASH sector, we endeavour to ensure that we first understand the issues in detail through detailed research, a continuous dialogue with WASH specialists...
Let us look at initiatives taken by India Sanitation Coalition to achieve an integrated approach to sustainable WASH practices.
The Lighthouse Initiative commissioned by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation is an intervention for the sanitation ecosystem, to be implemented in a public-private partnership mode. It will be piloted in 75 GPs /villages across fifteen states in its first phase. LHI is based on the principle of Inclusive Sanitation and Leaving No One Behind.
ISC and Godrej are proposing to develop a detailed proposal under the PPP model for the +1 Million- 6 cities identified for Maharashtra on Plastic Waste Management solutions, this is also aligned with the government’s mandate. The aim is to develop PLASTIC CIRCULAR CITIES for Maharashtra. The 6 cities (ref. list below), will be divided between the 3 partners identified, who will partner with ISC and Godrej on the PWM Project for Maharashtra.
As Indian cities continue to grow in population, generating 70% of future energy demand, India’s policy response to the need for sustainable, resilient, and low-carbon cities is the Smart City Mission that promotes “cities that provide core infrastructure and give a decent quality of life to the citizens, a clean and sustainable environment while applying Smart Solutions” driven by innovative technology solutions. The aim is to create a High-Level Board to advise and review the work done in Climate Resilient Cities.
The Saucha model requires an anchor organization with a commitment to training its corporate employees using Master Trainers and further disseminating the messaging content to the 3 target groups with the help of the Gram Panchayat. Depending upon the population and the intended outreach, the organization undertakes to prepare its corporate volunteers as Swatchhata Saathis covering the 3 target groups to facilitate the messaging & outreach.
The India Sanitation Coalition has instituted various awards to recognize and encourage outstanding efforts and achievements in the field of sanitation and WASH in India, with a focus on sustainability, innovation, and impact.
ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards is a flagship event of the India Sanitation Coalition at FICCI and have recognized and rewarded more than fifty corporate houses since its inception in 2017 in the sanitation and hygiene sector. These awards not only have rewarded excellence in sanitation but are also the perfect platform for celebrating achievements. Over the years, these awards have encouraged and endorsed multiple organizations and individuals for their contribution to the sector.
The Rashid Kidwai innovation in sanitation award (RAKIS) proposes to address some of the challenges in the sanitation space by creating an exclusive platform for private sector sponsors to dialogue with and support entrepreneurs wanting to innovate in this sector and ensure over the coming years that there is a steady pipeline of different innovations - technology or process-driven – being commercialized, and made sustainable and accessible to all levels of the society, both in urban and rural areas.
We can all become agents of change. The coalition will be a refreshing and positive shift away from working in silos and moving towards sustainable results.
Read Full Message2015Honorable Prime Minister Of India Shri Narendra Modi
I would like to show my gratitude to the India Sanitation Coalition for their tremendous work. We know that corporates are playing a huge role through ISC for Swachh Bharat Mission. We also witness the deep engagement of the government and private sector in achieving the SBM objectives. I am very much pleased that ISC has been able to put together their efforts on the ground over the years.
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The ISC Secretariat discharges the tasks as identified in the work plan with advisory and strategic support wherever needed with periodically convened working groups. The following are the three working groups that operate to provide the requisite support to the ISC secretariat.
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Know MoreAt PSE, we along with our partners create state-level interventions, involving all the stakeholders, which include the Govt. bodies, corporates, Financial Institutions, the Grass root level organizations. We analyze the challenges and gaps in a particular state and organize Roundtable discussions and Outreach programs creating a platform for sharing ideas and finding sustainable solutions to our p...
Know MoreThe Rewards and Recognition vertical, as the name suggests, is dedicated to recognizing and rewarding the exceptional work being undertaken in WASH (Water Sanitation and Hygiene). The vertical plans and effectuates two flagship awards of the organization under its wings. These include the ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards and Rashid Kidwai Innovation in Sanitation Awards. While the former rewards excell...
Know MoreThe broad mandate of the division of government Relations in India Sanitation Coalition is evidence-creation in collaboration with the Knowledge Management and Research vertical in ISC, through research and analysis, to push the water, sanitation, and hygiene agenda of the country, in partnership with the Government of India, and State governments. This partnership allows the division to strategiz...
Know More"You can't improve what you don't measure". Without measurement, it is impossible to identify areas that need improvement, set benchmarks, or evaluate the effectiveness of changes. By systematically measuring key metrics, we gain insights that guide strategic decisions, enable targeted actions, and foster continuous improvement. ISC’s Knowledge Management and Research vertical, aims at guiding...
Know MoreThe Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) sector play a pivotal role in public health, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic development. Despite its importance, India, like many countries, faces significant challenges in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to WASH. The Wash Finance team at ISC is dedicated to analysing the current state of WASH financing, identifying...
Know MoreRashid Kidwai very early in his career recognized the need to bridge the gap between the corporate and social sectors and bring the best of both worlds to the development sector. This brought a fresh perspective to the advancement of WASH in India. He channeled his passion for technology and recognized that it was crucial for developing proper WASH infrastructure, especially in sanitation. Since then, the India Sanitation Coalition, which Rashid Kidwai co-founded and led as national coordinator, has been a key player in promoting WASH in India.
Rashid Sir's legacy lives on with the RAKIS awards and accelerator that acknowledge organizations that bring innovation and
technology to the WASH sector.
Founder, ISC
Founder and Chair, ISC
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