A new IRC paper explores some contributions being made by honey-sucker tanker operators. Read more...
Experiences with multiple use of water in Kerala in India. Read more...
A new video highlights India’s largest well recharge programme in Thrissur, Kerala. The Mazhapolima participatory well recharge programme was set up by IRC's Dr Kurian Baby in May 2008, when he was Thrissur District Collector. Read more...
This paper offers a methodological framework to assess the cost effectiveness of hygiene interventions based on preliminary test observations in... Read more...
A Powerpoint Presentation: In Bengaluru in southern India, tanker drivers known as honey suckers provide a valuable sanitation service, collecting... Read more...
In the absence of a city-wide sewerage network in Bengaluru, one form of sanitation self-service that has emerged is that of the ‘honey-suckers’, which empty holding and septic tanks. Part of the faecal sludge is used productively by farmers in the fringe of Bengaluru. The honey-sucker service has... Read more...
A first group of Indian officials has participated in a two-week training course and exposure visit on sustainable WASH programming in The Netherlands. The Government of India and UNICEF are sponsoring a capacity building programme for 60 senior WASH staff developed in collaboration with IRC. Read more...