Sulabh Technology : Global Recognition

SULABH MOVEMENT RESTORING HUMAN RIGHTS

A SOLUTION: A view of two-pit pour flush Suachalayas

Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak studiedvarious designs of latrines and work done in this field in India and abroad and developed Sulabh Shauchalaya-technology, which is technologically appropriate, socio-culturally acceptable and economically affordable. It is low cost, requires only two litres of water to flush and can function even where enough water is not available. It does not require the service of scavengers nor does it pollute air and it provides manure on the spot, can be cleaned and easily maintained by house-owners themselves. The two pits work alternately. It has a high potential for upgradation i.e. can be easily connected to sewer when introduced in the area. The Government of India, State governments, various national, bilateral and international agencies like UNICEF, WHO,UNDP / World Bank etc. have accepted that Sulabh Shauchalaya (twin pit pour-flush latrine) is the most appropriate low-cost technological option. They have suggested the adoption of this system in India and other developing countries. The Govt. of India has included low-cost sanitation as a component in the Integrated Development of Small and Medium Towns (IDSMT) Programme. The Housing and Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO) has also started giving financial assistance for low-cost sanitation to various categories of beneficiaries.