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Category 3: Excellence in Wastewater Treatment and Reuse With water resilience and circular resource management becoming increasingly critical, the 10th edition of the ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards recognises impactful innovations in wastewater treatment and reuse through this category. The spotlight is on scalable, sustainable solutions driving water conservation, environmental protection and long-term community impact. The jury for this category features renowned experts including Dr Ravi Mariwala, Ms. Akhila Sivadas and Mr. Harshvardhan, bringing together deep expertise in water innovation, sanitation and sustainable development. If your organisation has demonstrated measurable impact in this space, we invite you to apply. 🗓️ Application Deadline: 31st May 2026 🔗 Link: indiasanitationcoalition.org/isc-ficci-sani… @ITCCorpCom @HSBC_IN @CDDIndia @CFARngo #ISCAwards2026 #SustainableWASH #SanitationSustainability #WASHInnovation #CallForApplications #WasteWaterManagement

बहराइच में एक पिता ने अपने नवजात शिशु को रोजाना 8-10 घंटे 'कंगारू मदर केयर' (KMC) देकर मिसाल कायम की है। @nhm_up @DMBahraich @BMGFIndia @MoHFW_INDIA @AmitGhoshIAS @MoHFW_INDIA @UP_Swasth @UPGovt @mopr_goi @DevenKhandait @poojaks @CFARngo

In Chaksu, water is no longer just a grievance—it’s a shared mission. On World Water Day 2026, the community moved beyond highlighting the heavy burden on women and children to building a blueprint for the future. Through a collaborative dialogue between PHED, CFAR, and residents of Wards 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9, the conversation shifted from "what is broken" to "how we fix it together." The Shift: From Residents to 'Jal Sathis' Infrastructure is only half the battle. To ensure these systems last, community members are stepping up as Jal Sathis (Water Friends) to: · Monitor local supply and report leaks. · Advocate for responsible, waste-free water use. · Bridge the gap between the department and the household. "Under AMRUT 2.0, ₹12 crore has been allocated for Chaksu. We are moving forward to ensure sustainable and equitable access to water; residents can expect significant relief in the coming days." — Mr. Nanakram Bairwa, Assistant Engineer, PHED. In Chaksu, the system is responding—and the community is leading the way. #WorldWaterDay2026 #JalSakti #CommunityLed #WaterSecurity @amrut_MoHUA @dr_rajbhushan @jaljeevan_ @UNOPS @Vidurji @YUGALJOSHI @UNICEFIndia @asadumar87

Dausa: Rewriting the Script on Water Rights This World Water Day, the community in Dausa didn't just share grievances—they negotiated solutions. In a landmark dialogue between PHED, CFAR, and Ward Committees, a formal proposal was submitted to institutionalize "Jal Sathis." The Dausa Blueprint: Community Co-Leadership: CMC members proposed that "Jal Sathis" be officially integrated with PHED to manage rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge. Accountability: A resolution was submitted for immediate household connections and a "Summer Contingency Plan" (tankers and storage) for at-risk wards. Voices at the Center: The workshop’s heart was an interactive session with local women, ensuring their daily struggles directly inform PHED's technical fixes. When the community leads and the system responds, water security becomes a reality. #WorldWaterDay2026 #JalSakti #CommunityLed #WaterJustice @amrut_MoHUA

Water is not just a service. It is dignity, time, and equality. On World Water Day 2026, the community of Dausa shifted the narrative from grievance to governance. In a powerful Public Hearing with the PHED and CFAR, local women and leaders put the lived realities of disrupted water supply—lost education for girls and gruelling labor for women—at the centre of the table. A New Model of Co-Leadership The most significant breakthrough wasn't just the timeline, but the partnership. PHED has officially invited the Community Management Committees to: · Identify high-risk "dry zones." · Monitor daily supply gaps. · Co-manage local water distribution. "We are committed to ensuring uninterrupted water supply to every household." — Mr. B.L. Meena, Superintendent Engineer, PHED Dausa. #WorldWaterDay #WaterForAll #CommunityLeadership #Dausa #PHED #CFAR #RightToWater @amrut_MoHUA

When women step forward, cities move forward. On International Women’s Day, nearly 600 citizens in Bhubaneswar came together under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.” From a women-led Pada Yatra to recognising community champions, the celebration highlighted how women are shaping healthier and cleaner urban spaces. Through the SAMPURNA platform, partners including Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, National Urban Health Mission and Centre for Advocacy and Research reinforced a powerful message: When women lead civic action- from sanitation awareness to public health- communities become stronger and cities become more inclusive. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenLeadChange #HealthyCities @swachhbharat @Secretary_MoHUA @HUDDeptOdisha @bmcbbsr @MoHFW_INDIA @sbmodisha @MoHUA_India @IWMI_ @NIUA_India

स्वास्थ्य सखियाँ कर रहीं स्वास्थ्य संचार में सहयोग @nhm_up @UPGovt @MoRD_GoI @MoHFW_INDIA @BMGFIndia @PCI_India_ @CFARngo @UP_Swasth @AmitGhoshIAS @UPMahilaKalyan @MinistryWCD @spgoyal

सभी पात्र लाभार्थी प्रतिभाग करें जिम्मेदारी निभाए मौका ना गवाएं @DDUttarPradesh @JagranNews @AmarUjalaNews @timesofindia @AkashvaniLuckno @htTweets @Live_Hindustan @MoHFW_INDIA @UPGovt @nhm_up @UPMahilaKalyan @basicshiksha_up @BMGFIndia @AmitGhoshIAS @sen_partha @CFARngo

What does it take to drive public health impact at scale? Sustained partnerships that power India’s journey - from awareness to action, and from policy to on-ground impact. Watch the full conversation featuring @Dr_Tripathi, Deputy Director, Infectious Diseases and Vaccine Delivery at Gates Foundation India, and Akhila Sivadas, Managing Trustee and Chief Functionary at the @CFARngo. Strides of Progress - Powered by Partnerships

Amrun Nisha Pradhan Kheri is an example for women heads. Thanks @shailveesTOI @TOILucknow #TBHDJ #TBFreeIndi @MoHFW_INDIA @nhm_up @UP_Swasth @ntep_UP @TbDivision @UPGovt @CFARngo @Dr_Tripathi @BMGFIndia @mopr_goi @UPMahilaKalyan @poojaks @gtanejatweets @DevenKhandait

Haathi paon or lymphatic filariasis affects millions across India. Ending it takes more than medicine—it takes trusted local champions. 🎥 Watch Ep. 1 of Escape the Neglect to see how India is combatting LF 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=0bvQnN… @Devex @GatesFoundation #BeatNTDs

A new story for women’s health starts now, and we're ready! Centre for Advocacy and Research is one of 80+ Action for Women’s Health awardee organizations worldwide. We're honored to join a global cohort of changemakers delivering innovative, scalable, and equitable solutions for women's health. leverforchange.org/article/news/a… #BoldSolutionsForWomensHealth @archnavyas @poojaks @fidelityfoundtn @IDRF_US @Yardi @MMHAlliance @indsancoalition @unwomenindia @NULM_MoHUA @avpn_asia @HDFC_Bank @UNICEFIndia @AusHCIndia @_waterforwomen @ausgov @dfat @WaterPartnersAU @SNV_WASH @NFSSMalliance @SNVworld @IWMI_ @wash_institute @WASHUnited @dasra

Proud Moment! Centre for Advocacy and Research is an awardee for Action for Women’s Health, a global open call funded by @pivotalventures and managed by @LeverforChange ! We cannot wait to work with more resources and renewed focus on the communities who have trusted us from the start. leverforchange.org/article/news/a… #BoldSolutionsForWomensHealth @archnavyas @poojaks @fidelityfoundtn @IDRF_US @Yardi @MMHAlliance @indsancoalition @unwomenindia @NULM_MoHUA @avpn_asia @HDFC_Bank @UNICEFIndia @AusHCIndia @_waterforwomen @ausgov @dfat @WaterPartnersAU @SNV_WASH @NFSSMalliance @SNVworld @IWMI_ @wash_institute @WASHUnited @dasra

When knowledge triumphs over fear, communities transform. Meet Himanshu Yadav, a beacon of change, standing tall in India’s fight against Lymphatic Filariasis. Lights Of Change Filaria Se Fight @CFARngo

This Diwali, as diyas light up homes across India, let's celebrate the people lighting up lives every day. Be it healthcare professionals, innovators, or frontline workers, their efforts pave the way for hope and progress. They are India’s #LightsOfChange. #HappyDiwali #दीपावली

In flood-hit regions of Bihar, where rising waters cut off access to essentials, one woman ensures healthcare still finds a way to mothers and children of Chowkia village. Meet Lalita Kumari, an ASHA worker whose courage keeps mothers and children safe, come rain or high water. Watch her story. Lights Of Change | @CFARngo

Every day, changemakers across India light up lives - quietly, tirelessly and often without being in the spotlight. This Diwali, a few of them got an unexpected surprise - a small thank you for their big impact. Watch now to see how! Lights Of Change

At the 9th Edition of the ISC-FICCI Sanitation Conclave, join us for the National Workshop session on "Communities at the Core: Building Climate-Resilient WASH Infrastructure through Localised, Low-Carbon Solutions" 🌱 📌 In Association with: NFSSM Alliance Communities are not just beneficiaries, they are the backbone of resilient WASH systems. This session will explore how indigenous practices, decentralised models, and circular resource use can strengthen climate-smart sanitation infrastructure. Through ownership, capacity building, flexible financing, and gender-sensitive approaches, we will spotlight how community-led action can transform vulnerable geographies into resilient ecosystems. 🕰️ 10:30 A.M. - 12:00 A.M. 📅 24th September 2025 📍 FICCI Federation House, New Delhi Registrations for this workshop are now closed. Stay tuned for session highlights from the #IndiaSanitationConclave2025 #IndiaSanitationCoalition #ISCFICCI #SanitationAwards #WASHIndia #10YearsOfImpact #SwachhSujalSwasth #ClimateResilience #WASHInfrastructure @Water @HSBC_IN @ITCCorpCom @DCMShriramLtd @StanChartIN @glandpharma @GodrejIndGroup

"The government acknowledges the severe impact of heatwaves on informal workers and is committed to making their workplaces safer,” said Dr. Deependra Chahar, Gen. Secy., BMS & Chairman, Regional Advisory Committee, Dattopant Thengadi National Board for Workers Education and Development (DTNBWED). At the 68th Workers Education Day (16 Sept, New Delhi),over 100 worker representatives, labour officials, and community leaders came together to reaffirm their resolve to protect India’s informal workforce from rising #Heatwaves. This event was a joint initiative of the Regional Advisory Committee, Informal Workers Platform and Centre for Advocacy and Research. #WorkersEducationDay #HeatwaveProtection #InformalWorkers #SocialProtection @PMOIndia @mansukhmandviya @LabourMinistry @DelhiGovDigital @dtnbwed