This project was implemented in a village in Manipur with focus on making the village open defecation free. Intensive education and awareness building activities were carried out, access to sanitation facilities increased and knowledge on good hygiene practices imparted.

Ecosan was also promoted as a technology option with local innovation– such as use of local material for superstructure etc. to help bring down costs.  Manure from the Ecosan toilet was used as fertilizer.  Through construction of household toilets, there was a reduction in open defecation. This also decreased disease burden and helped women and girls access dignified sanitation.

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The project focused on providing safe  drinking water and hygienic sanitary facilities in the project area. Rainwater harvesting units were constructed for the people to achieve water security. Awareness about hygienic sanitary practices and the technology suited that area – Ecosan increased among the villagers with a resulting increase in demand for Ecosan toilets. Incidence of infection from contaminated water decreased substantially after the project. The project also focused on gender empowerment and there was an increased involvement from women in the planning and management of water and sanitation in the village.

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