Satya Bharti Abhiyan’, to Improve Sanitation Facilities in Rural Ludhiana
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IMPACT OF QUALITY AUDIT FOR SUSTAINABLE SANITATION CULTURE 1 BHARTI FOUNDATION LAUNCHED IN 2000 AS THE DEVELOPMENT ARM OF BHARTI ENTERPRISES TRANSFORMING INDIA, ONE VILLAGE AT A TIME Vision 2 To help underprivileged children and young people of our country realize their potential Introduction Bharti Foundation was setup in 2000 as the philanthropic arm of Bharti Enterprises; implementing and supporting programs for the underprivileged in the field of education, sanitation and most recently legal assistance. Aim: To make quality education accessible to underprivileged children in rural India. Implement and Support programs in primary/elementary, senior secondary and higher education. Transform the children into educated, employable and responsible citizens of tomorrow Develop a sense of commitment to the communities in which they live. Continuing the tradition of contributing towards the nation’s agenda, the Foundation has initiated ‘Satya Bharti Abhiyan’, to improve sanitation facilities in rural Ludhiana. PROGRAMS Satya Bharti School Program Satya Bharti Learning Centres Satya Bharti Quality Satya Bharti Abhiyan Nyaya Bharti 253 Schools in 6 states 942 Centres (379 Support Program 12,723 Individual 42,419 Students Operational, 563 closed) toilets handed over Launched in November 2015 to 49% Girls; 75% 22,982 Students impacted 89 Government 559 Villages covered 15,196 Mainstreamed schools in 4 states provide legal and (SC/ST/OBC) 63,050 Beneficiaries financial assistance 50% Girls 30,950 Students 1657 Teachers 14 Girls’ Toilets in to underprivileged 57% Female Teachers 325 Education Volunteers 1590 Teachers Government schools under trials NOTE: Status on 30th April-16 Program Announcement Inspired by the Honorable Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi’s speech on 15th Aug 2014, and supporting “Swachh Bharat Mission”, Bharti Foundation Announced – Satya Bharti Abhiyan on 18th August 2014 4 Satya Bharti Abhiyan - Launched on 18th Aug’14 ‘Satya Bharti Abhiyan’ is an initiative to improve sanitation facilities in rural Ludhiana, Punjab. Focus area is to improve the sanitation facilities by providing access to toilets. Objectives: To achieve this vision Bharti Foundation has offered to spend upto Rs.100 Crore: 1. To construct toilets in individual households where such facilities are lacking. 2. To improve sanitation facilities in Government schools in rural Ludhiana by building new toilets for girls, where no separate toilets for girls exist. Scope: Over 900 + villages across rural Ludhiana Exclusions: Toilets not to be constructed in urban areas and in private schools. Journey Agreement with Humana People to People India signed on 24th August’15 for a pilot of 100 IHHLs Agreement with AFHTAC (HFH) signed on 8th for 500 toilets Agreement with Turnstone Dec’14 th & further contract extended Global signed on 20 July’15 for a pilot of 100 Individual Toilets Nov’14, Sample toilets constructed in Hambran Village by Sulabh Agreement with Sintex Infra Ltd. International signed on 24th Nov’14 for 500 toilets, contract extended Launched on Agreement with Sulabh International 18th August’14 signed on 9th October’14 for 12,000 toilets Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi’s speech on 15th August’14, to support “Swachh Bharat Mission Problem Statement As per Census 2011: • 267,046 households residing in rural area of Ludhiana district. • An Estimated 13% do not have access to Individual Toilets • Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan (NBA) through base line survey done in year 2012, had estimated that 10% of households do not have access to individual household latrines (hereafter referred as IHHLs) Thus, • As per NBA data, there are 26,705 (10% of 267,046) households, and • As per census 2011, there are 34,715 households (13 % 267046) not having access to toilets and need support. Since, NBA survey 2012 is latest, therefore 27,000 approx. toilets to be constructed. 7 Program Implementation Strategy I. Project duration: 3 years starting from October 2014 to September 2017. Components i. Household baseline survey in 900+ villages : Identify and prepare list of households / schools without toilets ii. Construction of 27,000 Household Latrines (approx., actuals based on survey) iii. Construction of 14 girls toilet (actuals based on schools identified by Education Department) iv. IEC to the extent possible. II. Project implementation: On ground implemented by technical organization having : i. Experience in sanitation issues and constructing sanitation facilities ii. Past track record in undertaking large scale sanitation project. iii. Demonstrated cost effective, quality and lasting toilet designs III. Criteria for Individual toilet construction: i. Only one toilet shall be constructed in a household where no toilet exists. ii. A household consists of a group of people (any number) living in a house which is enclosed by a boundary wall (char diwari) iii. Eligibility for a toilet by a household is not subject to any other criteria such as gender, income, etc. 8 Twin Pit model of Toilet Various super structures, sewage treatment and disposal systems were considered and evaluated. On evaluation, finally a brick and mortar/ prefabricated super structure, for the “WC”/ seat, with two leach pits was selected. 9 Features of “Twin Pit toilet” 1. Hygienically and technically cost effective and appropriate. 2. Socio-culturally acceptable. 3. Easy to construct with locally available materials. 4. Needs only 1 to 1.5 liters of water for flushing, while conventional flush toilet needs 12 to 14 liters of water. 5. Easy and cost effective to operate and repair/ maintain in rural areas. 6. Eliminates mosquito, insect and fly breeding. - Free from health hazards. 7. Pits are generally designed for 3 years de-slugging interval. Once first pit is full, it is blocked and second pit is put into use. The sludge gets converted in to manure in two years and may be safely removed. This cycle can be repeated indefinitely. 8. Needs less space and is cheaper than a septic tank toilet system. 9. Does not need scavengers for cleaning the pits or disposal of sludge. 10. Makes available rich fertilizer and soil conditioner. 10 Evaluations for selecting the Model Toilet designs for feasibility Super structure for feasibility Tech Know Type of Acceptabil Aesthetic Sl. No Sub Structure Cost Effectiveness Maintenance Repairs how reqd for Super Manufacturer Strength ity in Repair Looks op structure villages 1 Pit latrine NOT RECOMMENDED: NOT FULLY SANITARY LATRINE Plastic Body Syntex Least Worst Least Difficult 2 Single Leach Pit L1 Least High Locally Least PUF Panel Syntex Medium Medium Medium Difficult MS Frame Enertech & HP 3 Twin Leach Pit 2 X L1 Medium Medium Locally Least and cement Medium Medium Medium Difficult Ltd board Cardboard Septic Tank & Honey Comb 4 10 x L1 Highest Least Locally Medium Vespar Medium Best Medium Difficult Soak Pit panel with bison board Brick & Expert 5 Bio Digester 10 x L1 High Highest High Mortar Sulabh Max Medium Max Easy required without tiles 11 Key Processes of Program Implementation 1. Beneficiary identification • Involving Gram Panchayat representatives for inviting applications from households. • House visit by implementing partner representative and correction in the list. • Display of posters with names of identified beneficiaries for community ownership of selections. • Including additional or exclusion of beneficiaries (if any). • Sample verification by Bharti Foundation representative. 2. Construction of Individual House Hold Latrine in respective houses 3. Beneficiary education on usage and maintenance 4. Documentation • Receive certificate from beneficiaries. • Photograph of beneficiaries with constructed toilet. • Copy of government identification proof. • Certificate from Sarpanch. 6. Monitoring usage of toilets Agency to study the percentage of toilets in use - one year after construction. • 12 Program Implementation: Start-Up Activities • Preliminary survey to estimate the Individual Toilets needs. • Liaison with government and various vendor. • Identification of suitable and experienced vendor. • Sampled Toilet construction and improvements. • Scale up with vendors. • Formulation of Quality standard, Process, Protocols and monitoring mechanism. • Design IEC material and Process. House Hold Survey Program Implementation: Start-Up Activities cont… August –September 2014: Technical and Programmatic Feasibility Study - Interactions held with • Research Institute of Compassionate Economics (RICE) team who surveyed on sanitation, quality, usage, access and trends (SQUAT). • Founder and experts of Sulabh International who are pioneers in sanitation movement in India. • Industries like Vespar and Sintex who are manufactures and sellers of various types of pre-fabricated toilets. • DSM a company in India who are pioneered glass reinforced plastic (GRP) for building construction. • Enertech Engineering Pvt. Ltd. (Authorized project executors of Hindustan Prefab Ltd) use Light Gauge Steel Frames and Fibers Cement Boards. • District Administration, Ludhiana including Deputy Commissioner and Additional Deputy Commissioner (Development) for support in survey and implementation. • Department of Water Supply and Sanitation, Ludhiana to understand ground situation and supporting IEC campaign during execution. GOVERNMENT GIRLS SCHOOL TOILETS 15 Background: Girls Toilets in Government Schools Director General School Education (DGSE) – Data • Schools without girls toilet : 15 Primary schools • Girls enrollment : 648 • Government data shows : 1 toilet common for boys