The government of Sagar island, together with Water For People, and other partners, aim to achieve full coverage of sanitation and water supply in the next few years. They want to make sure that the services last forever.
| Title | Islands of success : towards water, sanitation and hygiene services for everyone, forever in Patharpratima and Sagar blocks, West Bengal, India |
| Publication Type | Working Paper |
| Year of Publication | 2013 |
| Authors | Smits, S, Baby, VK |
| Secondary Title | Triple-S – Working Paper |
| Volume | 5 |
| Pagination | 52 p.; 8 tab.; 5 fig.; 7 photographs |
| Date Published | 2013-10-01 |
| Publisher | IRC |
| Place Published | The Hague, The Netherlands |
| Keywords | india west bengal patharpratima, india west bengal sagar, public toilets, water, sanitation and hygiene [WASH] |
| Abstract | Sagar is an island located at the mouth of the river Ganges, where it meets the Bay of Bengal. Every January about half a million pilgrims visit the island to worship the holy Ganges. The hundreds of mobile toilet units left standing on the empty festival terrain throughout the remainder of the year reflect the island authority’s efforts to ensure that the pilgrims’ stay is as comfortable, hygienic and safe as possible. The authorities also provide for the sanitation needs of the islands’ 200,000 permanent inhabitants. Together with the non-government organisation (NGO) Water For People, and other partners, the government aims to achieve full coverage of sanitation and water supply in the next few years. Together, they want to make sure that the services last forever. This report assesses how Water For People and the government is faring in meeting their goals to deliver lasting sanitation and water supply services in Sagar and its neighbouring block, Patharpratima. [authors abstract] |
| Notes | With references on p. 44 - 45 |
| Custom 1 | 822 |
| Citation Key | 74158 |
