Business Of Change: Thinking Beyond Shitpots

The India Sanitation Coalition (ISC) is pleased to publish the 2nd compendium of the series “Business of Change” titled “Thinking beyond Shit Pots”. This compendium brings you 45 case studies that have been implemented by our partners, companies and other stakeholders. These case studies deal with issues beyond building toilets and includes faecal sludge management, waste management, behaviour change and innovations. There are excellent examples of the holistic approach of BuildUse- Maintain-Treat (BUMT) promoted by ISC.

The 2019 goals of Swachh Bharat Mission envision several aspects of sanitation including the concept of Open Defecation Free (ODF) and beyond. The examples mentioned in this compendium not only focus on Open Defecation Free (ODF) but also a step ahead covering Solid Liquid Waste Management (SLWM) and Hygiene. By highlighting these ODF plus examples we hope to disseminate right practice and create a platform for further discussion and replication.

As we move beyond ODF, we sincerely hope that this compendium will inspire many others to further intensify their efforts for a Swachh Bharat.