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Divisional Level Training Programme Faecal Sludge and Septage Management



Open only for participants nominated by the Government of Rajasthan 

Faecal sludge and septagemanagement (FSSM) is a critical component of urban sanitation, particularly in towns where sewerage networks are absent or inadequate. While Rajasthan has achieved Open Defecation Free (ODF) status under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) in 2018, sustaining safe sanitation outcomes requires the effective collection, transportation, treatment and safe disposal of faecal sludge and septage. 

To strengthen the FSSM infrastructure across the state, the Directorate of Local Bodies (DLB), Government of Rajasthan, has sanctioned nearly 200 faecal sludge treatment plants (FSTPs) in non-seweredurban local bodies (ULBs). In addition, the Panchayati Raj Department has approved 100 cluster-based FSTPs for rural areas and has sought technical support from DLB for their implementation. 

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), in collaboration with the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), Directorate of Local Bodies, Local Self Government Department, Government of Rajasthan, has been supporting the state and its ULBs in strengthening FSSM systems through technical assistance, policy support, research and capacity building. Recent assessments of operational and under-construction FSTPs carried out by CSE in Rajasthan have highlighted the need to further enhance the capacities of municipal officials, plant operators and sanitation service providers to ensure effective planning, operation and management of these facilities. 

In this context, as part of the series of capacity building programmes, CSE is organising a one-day divisional-level training programme on FSSM to build technical understanding and strengthen implementation capacities among key stakeholders involved in sanitation service delivery.  

The training programme will cover:

  • Understanding basic fundamentals ofFSSM and the sanitation value chain
  • National and state policies, programmes and regulatory frameworks supporting FSSM
  • Tools and approaches for sustainable sanitation
  • FSSM planning and different FS treatment technologies
  • Understanding of operation and maintenance, occupational health and safety, and resource recovery in FSSM systems
  • Cross-learning through best practices and implementation lessons for scaling sustainable and inclusive sanitation services – learnings from other states 

Training Coordinators

Jyoti Parsad Dadhich
Deputy Programme Manager, Water Programme
Centre for Science and Environment
Email - jyoti.parsad@cseindia.org
Mob. No. +91- 8559838864 

Gaurav Singh
Assistant Engineer
Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), Directorate of Local Bodies,
Local Self Government Department,
Government of Rajasthan 

Training Director

Subrata Chakraborty
Director, Water Programme
Centre for Science and Environment
Email - subrata.chakraborty@cseindia.org

 

 

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Participation
The programme is intended for executive officers, municipal engineers, treatment plant supervisors/operators, sanitation professionals, and representatives of agencies involved in the planning, implementation, O&M and monitoring of FSSM.
Note
  • The training is free for nominated government officials.
  • CSE will bear the cost of food and training material.
  • All other travel and related expenses will have to be borne by the nominating agency/organisation.