The 8th edition of the ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2024 recognised and honoured organisations and individuals, from dedicated leaders to emerging talents, who made significant contributions to transforming sanitation in India. It acknowledged those driving positive change for a cleaner, healthier, safer, and more equitable nation. More than just accolades, the ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards served as a powerful catalyst for change. These awards showcased the excellent work happening in the sector, while also bringing newer avenues for investment and businesses to the fore, benefiting the nation and its people at large.

Throughout the previous seven years, the ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards played a critical role in highlighting the work of corporates, financial institutions, startups, NGOs, government entities, and various other organisations and individuals who brought about a positive transformation in India's sanitation landscape.The 2023 edition of the awards saw enthusiastic participation from women changemakers, with the majority of applicants being women Gram Pradhans, reflecting India's progress toward gender equality and the increasing leadership role of women in sanitation. A perfect example of the changing face of rural India was Ms. Aspiya Banu, winner of the “Women Changemaker in Sanitation” category last year. Her efforts led to numerous benefits, including a cleaner environment, reduced plastic burning, household-level wet waste management, a remarkable 90% increase in dry waste segregation, additional income for waste collectors, and a drastic drop in waste-to-landfill, plummeting from 100% to just 8%, among other achievements.

Another sterling example of how ISC’s winners created a sustainable sanitation ecosystem was Spruce Up. Their contactless cleaning machine, JATAYU, played a vital role in enhancing the safety of sanitation workers and improving waste management efficiency. Their co-founders, Sumedh Bhoj and Abhishek Shelar, were also included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list under the Industry, Manufacturing & Energy category.The ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards distinguished themselves through a meticulous adjudication process. The distinguished panel of jurors came from diverse institutional backgrounds, united by a shared commitment to sanitation. Headed by Padma Vibhushan Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, former Director General of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India, the panel remained steadfast in its dedication to recognising only the most outstanding achievements.

The deadline for submitting entries for the ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2024 Wash May 31, 2024 .