Building a roadmap for inclusive sanitation facilities for the state of Uttarakhand

This policy primer guides urban local bodies in Uttarakhand to mainstream inclusion in public sanitation. Drawing from surveys in Dehradun and Ramnagar, it outlines diverse sanitation needs and provides principles and actionable steps to deliver equitable, accessible and dignified services under SBM-U 2.0.

What you will find in this primer

  • Emphasises sanitation needs of marginalised groups including persons with disabilities, women, children, adolescent girls, the elderly, caregivers and informal workers 
  • Highlights the importance of accessible toilets, family-friendly features, menstrual hygiene spaces and caregiver-friendly provisions 
  • Promotes accountability, responsibility and resource planning to strengthen urban sanitation systems 
  • Provides clear steps for assessment, need identification, design provisions, monitoring, evaluation and capacity building 
  • Encourages participatory planning, citizen engagement, innovative financial models and ULB capacity enhancement 
  • Reinforces SBM-U 2.0 and SDG commitments to ensure equitable sanitation for all

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