Environmentally sensitive region of Lakshwadeep Islands will be the first to have biological toilets in the country for eco-friendly disposal of human waste.

The Lakshwadeep government has asked the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to install 21 biological toilets in Kavaratti and other islands.

The Union Rural Development Ministry will promote

The vision of A Nirmal Bharat!

Government of India

Access to safe water is necessary for lives and livelihoods. In India, a mid-term assessment reveals that the country has already met its MDG (Millennium Development Goal) in terms of

Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in schools programmes are globally recognised as essential to promoting children

Agriculture in what is now Mexico City can be traced back to the great city of Tenochtitl

The publication titled Practical guideline on the use of urine in crop production gives practical guidance on the use of urine in crop production as a vital component of sustainable crop production and sanitation systems. It also includes guidance on how to initiate activities that will facilitate the introduction of new fertilisers to the
agricultural community.

Since March 2009, there has been a

An environment-friendly public toilet, designed by IIT, Kanpur, is finding support from the Indian Railways and UNICEF,writes SANGEETA BAROOAH PISHAROTY

The road ahead Of what use is technological progress if basic waste disposal is not taken care of?

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