Chunar Nagar Palika Parishad signs MoU with CSE for Technical Support in City Sanitation Planning and Faecal Sludge and Septage Management

Under the ‘Support to towns for achieving open defecation status and for effective faecal sludge management (FSM)’ Water Programme, CSE has provided numerous support to city in the field of sanitation since 2016. On February 26, 2019 a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two organisations, wherein CNPP seeked continued technical assistance from CSE, for implementing effective FSSM in Chunar.

The 3rd Swachh Bharat City Level Sanitation Force (SBCLTF) meeting which was convened in Chunaron February 26, 2019, in the presence of Hon. Chairperson and Executive Officer of Chunar. More than 90% of the SBCLTF members attended the meeting, including Ward Councilors, teachers, advocates, ULB officials, local NGOs, etc. The SBCLTF was apprised on the sanctioning of the Pilot FSSTP in Chunar by NMCG and the way forward for implementing & achieving effective FSSM in the city.



The "Draft Integrated Faecal Sludge, Septage & Wastewater Management Strategy cum Operative Guidelines" prepared by CSE was presented by the team and the comments/feedback were solicited from the CSTF members. Along with this, a copy of the strategy (proposed action plan) was distributed to all members to provide their feedback within the next 15 days. The same shall be incorporated by the team in the final document and submitted to the SBCLTF.

During the meeting, the city officials were also apprised about the ODF+ and ODF++ guidelines issued by the Ministry and the immediate action points needed to be taken by the city administration for effective citywide FSSM.

The Chairperson and Executive Officer lauded CSE's past efforts and commitment towards the programme and assured continued support, thus furthering the city's journey towards ODF++.

The meeting ended with a pledge taken by all present, committing themselves for a swachh Chunar, Swasth Chunar !!

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