Sector Expert Consultation on WASH

On 27th Sept 2017, the sector expert consultation on WASH was held at Hotel DV Manor, Vijayawada. A total number of 13 experts participated in the consultation.

The consultation included experts from Government agencies like Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC); Andhra Pradesh State Institute of Rural Development (APSIRD), Commissioner and District Management Authority (CDMA) bilateral agencies like UNDP; NGO’s working in the Urbanisation Sector like  Maruti Mahila Society (MMS);  Catholic Health Association of Andhra Pradesh (CHAAP), SEEDS, Gramodaya and REEDS and other independent consultants working in this area in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

Key participants for the Consultation included Dr. Ravi Reddy from REEDS, Mr. Nagendra Biyani, State Project officer, UNDP, Mr. A. Sattar from the Vijayawada Municipal Corporation; Ms. Madhuri from APSIRD and Mr. Roshanlal from SEEDS.

The experts came up with a list of 33 interventions for the WASH Sector in Andhra Pradesh. The list of interventions discussed in detail and proposed during the consultation is given below.

1. Solid liquid waste management to maintain hygiene and sanitation across state
2. Institutional toilet facilities should be provided 
3. Integrated water resources management
4. Sustainability of Construction of toilets
5. Promotion of safe and easy disposal of sanitary napkins especially in girls schools
6. Repairs and renovation of water bodies
7. Sanitation and hygiene education should be mandatory in curriculum for early school going children
8. Strategic interventions with priority for coastal and tribal areas 
9. De-silting of tanks
10. Use technology to promote behavior change and awareness especially for last mile
11. Bring in accountability measures for maintaining quality and technical specifications of constructed toilets
12. Roof top water harvesting systems to be built
13. Involve and mobilize SHGs to complete cycle of support for WASH activities
14. Repairs to water harvesting structures
15. Community Led Total Sanitation and behaviour change communication strategies and activities
16. Village level health and sanitation committee should be supervised and monitored
17. Filters and pumps for clean drinking water
18. Punitive measures to check open defecation
19. Dedicated research organization for research and training in Sanitation
20. Online helpline for sanitation purposes 
21. Capacity of ground water dept. to be strengthened to monitor ground water depletion
22. Identification of cascades and improvements
23. Restoration of existing tanks
24. Water conservation and recharging through traditional water structures
25. Check illegal sale of water for construction purposes
26. Use treated waste water for maintaining green spaces in cities and maintain natural compost dump in all public parks
27. Monitoring system to be put in place for ensuring continuity of toilet use
28. Construction of water harvesting structures to avoid siltation
29. Develop training institutions for Sanitation functionaries 
30. Individual household flags to identify households using 100% toilet facilities
31. Water metering at household level 
32. Govt Subsidy for sanitation and water
33. Reduce wastage of water promoted through BCC and IEC activities

List of Participants

• C.H.Malleswara Rao, Municipal Commissioner, MA Office
• D.Roshankumar, Director, SEEDS
• Dr.K.S.Karuna Murthy MD, Gen Secretary Vice President, IMAIPHANSS
• Dr.Ravi.K.Reddy, Secretary, REEDS
• J.Ganga Bhavani, Project Manager, Maruthi Mahila Society
• K.R.Sastry, Consultant DRR, Independent
• L.Suneetha, President, Maruthi Mahila Society
• M.Anjaiah, Municipal Commissioner, DMA Office
• N.Kishore Babu, Regional Progressive Officer, CHAAP
• Nagendra Biyani, State Project Officer, UNDP
• P.Madhuri, Asst.Director, APSIRD Vijayawada
• S.Abdul Sattar, City Project Officer, UNDP
• Srinivas Chekuri, Chairman, Gramodaya