Er. MANISH MISHRA (Statistician)

CSE in Ethiopia: A CSE team is currently on the ground conducting a series of technical trainings, aimed at strengthening urban sanitation systems in Ethiopia. The first training on Integrated Wastewater and Septage Management (March 23-25) opened with an overwhelming response from over 40 senior officials representing diverse utilities, regions, and cities. These officials are the key drivers for the The World Bank's Second Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project, which will implement Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants across 24 cities in Ethiopia. We extend our thanks to Er. Demisse from the Shashemene Water Supply and Sewerage Board for the warm welcome, and to our partners at the Ministry of Water and Energy, Ethiopia, for all the arrangements and collaborative sessions. The CSE Team on-site: Dr. @singhal_sumita | @AneesUmra | @CseSarim | @MANISHM50877458 Ethiopia team: Mr. Nuredin | Raji Kifle | Afework | Gameda

CSE, in association with the Directorate of @WatershedRaj and @NIT_Jaipur, is hosting a state-level Orientation Workshop on Source Sustainability and Greywater Management in Rural Areas of Rajasthan. This programme will bring together government functionaries and representatives from NGOs, CSOs, and private organisations working in the water sector, with the aim of building capacities to move towards safe, sustainable and secure water sources in rural areas. Know more: cseindia.org/orientation-wo…

Our hands-on training on Preparing Shit Flow Diagrams (SFDs) kicked off yesterday at Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute! We’re excited to host 15 participants from @CFARngo for this three-day immersive programme. The training blends theory with real-world exercises, from understanding the sanitation service chain to actively mapping SFDs using case visuals and group discussions. The energy in the room has been incredible: collaborative, curious, and fully engaged. This CSE–CFAR partnership aims to build strong technical capacity in preparing and interpreting SFDs. Looking forward to two more days of learning, unlearning, and building understanding of sanitation service chains.

As the world prepares for #COP30, join us for an exclusive media briefing that will unpack the key themes, expectations, and priorities shaping the upcoming climate conference. Dubbed the 'Implementation COP', this year’s summit is expected to focus on several defining themes: Operationalising the climate finance goal agreed to in Baku, the Global Goal on Adaptation, a decisive outcome on the just transition agenda, and the ambition gap in countries' NDCs. Join our @CSE_Climate for a detailed briefing on expected outcomes and the key issues to watch out for: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… @aygoswami @TrishantDev @SehrRaheja @rudrathavinashi

The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) participated as a knowledge partner in a two-day training of ULB Level Training Partners and IEC Agencies (Batch 1: Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, and Azamgarh Division), held on 16–17 October 2025. CSE’s Manish Mishra (@MANISHM50877458) led sessions on Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (FSSM), highlighting: - The regulatory framework and operational aspects of FSSM - On-site sanitation systems and treatment processes - Safe desludging practices and functioning of FSTPs - Implementation of FSSM bylaws and linkages with Swachh Survekshan indicators The training, organized by the Directorate of Urban Local Bodies (DoULB), GIZIndia, and the State SBM PMU, aimed to strengthen the capacity of ULB partners and IEC teams for improved sanitation service delivery and safe used water management across cities in Uttar Pradesh. CSE continues to support the state in advancing citywide inclusive sanitation (CWIS) and promoting sustainable and safe management of faecal sludge and used water.

We are 800 editions old! 🎉🎊 @sunitanar and the Down To Earth team released the 800th issue of the magazine today. The first edition was published on May 31, 1992.

Subrata Chakraborty(@Suchak2001), Director, Water Programme, CSE recently attended a two-day national workshop under the Garima initiative on ‘Systems and Safety Framework: Operationalising ERSUs and Strengthening Sanitation Response’ held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The workshop brought together state and city-level officials, as well as frontline sanitation workers, to discuss ways to improve safety and resilience in sanitation systems. In his address, Subrata spoke on the initiatives taken by Uttar Pradesh government in ensuring safety, dignity and inclusion of sanitation workers for transforming the core sanitation work. He also emphasised the need for a comprehensive assessment of existing systems and robust capacity building programme for the sanitation workers.

As a jury member I am delighted 2025 #Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity has gone to the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition; it recognises the critical role of ice landmass and also role of civil society and a treaty based on public trust

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As part of a two-day capacity building workshop organised by the Department of Urban Development (@NagarVikas_UP), Government of Uttar Pradesh last month, Manish Mishra (@MANISHM50877458), Programme Officer at CSE's Water Programme, led a key technical session on Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (FSSM) for PCS trainee officers in Lucknow. The session focused on: ➡️ The FSSM journey of Uttar Pradesh, highlighting policy evolution, institutional strengthening, and implementation progress across cities. ➡️ Decentralised FSTP technologies and co-treatment models. ➡️ Key success factors and challenges in achieving safe sanitation across the state. ➡️Integration of FSSM within SBM 2.0, AMRUT, and CWIS frameworks.

That's a wrap on our training programme on faecal sludge treatment plants and co-treatment plants. A power-packed finish with: 🔹 Suryabarti Majhi (@OWSSB1) sharing Odisha’s sanitation success story 🔹 CSE’s Rajarshi Banerji @Rajarshi_Bolche discussed lab-based O&M for FSTPs and guided a hands-on lab tour of CSE's Environment Monitoring lab. #Sanitation #WaterAndWaste #CSEIndia #FSM

Are you building faecal sludge treatment plants (FSTPs) or setting up FSSM systems? Join us for a crucial global webinar! Organised by the Water Programme of Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi. Date: May 19, 2025 Register here: cseindia.org/effective-and-… Infrastructure is just the beginning. Real impact comes from effective Operations and Maintenance (O&M). Through our work in Uttar Pradesh, India, CSE has helped cities transition towards inclusive, decentralized, and sustainable FSSM. Now, with our newly launched Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), we offer a practical blueprint for managing FSTPs and co-treatment systems — applicable not just in India, but across the world, especially in African and Asian regions taking early steps in FSSM. In this webinar, you will learn: ☑️ How to make FSSM infrastructure truly functional and sustainable ☑️ How to use simple, adaptable SOPs for diverse technologies☑️ Lessons from lab evaluations done by CSE on treatment performance ☑️ Best practices for scaling and replication If you are 👉 New to FSSM 👉 Starting to build faecal sludge and septage treatment infrastructure, 👉 Looking to optimise your existing systems, this session will provide practical insights on why Operations and Maintenance (O&M) must be central to your strategy, and how to get it right from day one.

📢 Happening tomorrow | The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (@amrut_MoHUA) , is a national initiative aimed at providing basic urban services and building sustainable infrastructure to improve the quality of life, particularly for the urban poor and disadvantaged communities. A key priority of AMRUT 2.0 is to make Indian cities water secure, with a focus on circular water economy and water body rejuvenation. @CSEINDIA is organising a webinar to discuss the work priorities under AMRUT 2.0, particularly in the areas of: ☑️ Lake Rejuvenation ☑️ Faecal Sludge and Septage Management (FSSM) ☑️ Treated Wastewater Reuse. To participate in the webinar, visit: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… We’re excited to be joined by a stellar lineup of experts and practitioners. See below👇

Our goal: To ensure that the sanitation facilities are built effectively, adhering to best practices in wastewater and faecal sludge management for improved public health and environmental sustainability.

We also examined the construction site of the nature-based Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants (FSTPs) in both the towns to assess the ongoing process and identify any design flaws or construction gaps.

CSE team in Ethiopia! We visited Gambela & Asela towns to assess sanitation infrastructure projects, including public and community toilets. Read the full thread to know more🧵

Review the Treatment: Are India’s wastewater treatment systems effective? India’s urban water crisis is worsening, with only 28% of wastewater treated. What’s causing this gap? Can faecal sludge treatment plants solve the issue? Explore the challenges and opportunities in wastewater treatment in this must-read article by @down2earthindia 👇 downtoearth.org.in/water/review-t… written by @hariph45 and @MANISHM50877458

Happening Tomorrow! 🚨CSE in collaboration with @NagarVikas_UP is all set to host a training on “Strengthening FSSM in Uttar Pradesh” The training is expected to equip the participants with: 👉Mastering common operations and maintenance (O&M) tasks for FSTPs and co-treatment plants 👉Implementing sustainable O&M practices 👉Comprehensive understanding of state-developed O&M Standard Operating Procedures 👉Prioritising safety during O&M activities 🔗Know more: cseindia.org/strengthening-…

Powering Up Our Cities! ⚡️ We’ve kicked off our training on Operation and Maintenance with enthusiastic participants from ULB Engineers and Plant Operators across 59 plants in 56 cities! A total of 67 participants from 41 ULBs are attending this vital training.