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India has made significant progress in expanding access to sanitation. The critical area now is ensuring that sanitation systems function safely and sustainably beyond the toilet itself. Safe waste management, greywater treatment, menstrual health, and dignified sanitation facilities remain critical to improving public health and quality of life.
By combining infrastructure, behaviour change, and public participation, the Tata Trusts work to create healthier, safer, and more dignified living environments. The focus is on improving waste and wastewater management, advancing menstrual health, and improving access to safe sanitation facilities, particularly for women and vulnerable communities.
The Tata Trusts support decentralised systems that safely manage wastewater and faecal sludge through affordable, locally appropriate, and nature-based solutions.
The Tata Trusts promote informed menstrual health through access to safe menstrual products, awareness programmes, and stakeholder engagement. The approach seeks to enhance knowledge, reduce stigma, and support early identification of health concerns.
Privacy and dignity remain a significant barrier for many women in underserved communities. The Tata Trusts promote affordable bathing facility models, supported by financing mechanisms and behaviour change efforts that encourage investment in household sanitation infrastructure.
