ecosan–pit opening
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An integrated approach to domestic water management is being carried out in 2 villages each in Kolar and Mysore districts of Karnataka. This initiative is implemented by the NGOs MYRADA and MYKAPS and supported by Arghyam.As a part of the effort, ecological sanitation (ecosan) structures were constructed. On 18 February, 2010, a couple of beneficiaries opened the pits in order to harvest the manure.TRANSCRIPT
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Ecological sanitation (Ecosan) – Pit Opening
Integrated Domestic Water ManagementImplemented by: MYRADA and MYKAPS
Supported by: Arghyam
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Integrated Domestic Water Management Project
The Project Improving access to domestic water & sanitation facilities including:• planning recharge structures according to scientific estimation of withdrawal, •universalisation of sanitation •Promotion of sustainable technologies – ecosan and rooftop rainwater harvesting.
Location 2 villages each in Kolar and Mysore districts, Karnataka
Beneficiary Population 3669
Implementing organisation
MYRADA and MYKAPS
Financial Support Arghyam
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Ecosan pit opening Where? Kongrahalli village near Kamasamudra (Kolar district)
When? 18 February , 2010
What? •Opening of composted ecosan pit, constructed as a part of the Integrated Domestic Water Management Project implemented by MYRADA with support from Arghyam. •Increasing awareness on ecosan among villagers – talk by experts from Centre of Excellence in Ecological Sanitation, University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS). Organised by Arghyam, through its Research and Development Team.
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The Beneficiaries
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An ecosan pan
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Opening of ecosan pit and collection of composted excreta
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Composted human excreta - manure from the pit
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Experts talk to the community on use
of ecosan and its benefits
Mr. Viswanath, Advisor, Arghyam
Dr. Sridevi, Research Associate, Centre for Excellence in Ecological Sanitation, UAS
Mr. Yogeshappa, PhD Student, Centre for Excellence in Ecological Sanitation, UAS