Response of Indian cities to COVID-19 (a sanitation perspective)

This resource documents how Indian cities responded to COVID-19 from a sanitation lens. It captures challenges, innovations and lessons from 24 cities and applies the RUSR Framework to assess the swiftness, appropriateness and effectiveness of their actions.

What you will find in this document

  • Sanitation-focused COVID-19 responses from 24 cities, including strategies, challenges, innovations and outcomes

  • A systematic assessment using the RUSR Framework covering service restoration, management and continuity

  • The critical role of SHGs, NGOs, CSR partners, citizen volunteers and community groups in supporting vulnerable populations

  • City initiatives for migrant workers, street dwellers and informal settlements, including emergency shelters, food distribution and targeted WASH services

  • Evidence of coordinated action across ULBs, health departments, police, district administrations and disaster management authorities

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