The existing Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment published by the Ministry in the year 1993 is being revised and updated by the Expert Committee constituted by the Ministry with JICA assistance. The draft of the Manual on Sewerage and Sewage Treatment (Part A: Engineering) has already been finalized by the Expert Committee and forwarded to the State Governments, ULBs, concerned Ministries, Central Agencies, Academic and Research Institutions, water supply and sewage boards etc. for their comments/suggestions so as to deliberate the same during a two day National Workshop for finalization of the Manual.