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Proper roofing

Regular cleaning, painting and laying of tiles

water connections and a water tank

Bucket and mug

Tap connection in toilets

Soap and hand towel

Regular maintenance and cleaning

Proper waste disposal

The above is a list of wishes expressed by children during our interactions with them at Yadwad Boys’ School, District Belgaum, Karnataka.

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Message from the Trustees

School Sanitation Programme

Gap assessment and Stakeholder

Analysis

Community Participation

Operations and Management

Behaviour Change Strategy

and IEC Campaign

Way Forward and Sustainability

About the Dalmia Bharat Group

The Dalmia Bharat Group Foundation

Location Map

The Dalmia Bharat Group has helped develop some of India’s core economy

sectors since 1939 : cement, sugar, power and refractories. On 11th

December 2014, as we celebrated Dalmia Founder’s Day, we launched the

school sanitation initiative through the Dalmia Bharat Group Foundation

(DBGF).

Business and industry depend on people, for the creation and translation of vision

into reality. People reflect the truest measures of progress.

The lives people lead, from one sunrise to the next,

the security they have, the satisfaction they receive out of their

daily routines, their habitation, family life, occupation, health,

access to opportunity, the social spaces they occupy and their

state of emotional, mental and material well-being – these

are the key components of progress. We are keenly aware

that relationships rest on the principles of trust, interdependence,

support, sustainability and value creation. Development priorities

are based on people’s issues. For the majority of our country of

over 1.2 billion people, most of whom live in rural areas,

the biggest challenge lies in a very basic area of daily

life - sanitation and hygiene.

Earlier, in 2013-14, through an independent

development research agency, Hand-in-Hand,

we had conducted a baseline study and a

needs assessment exercise on the status

of village infrastructure development

at our programme areas. The study

recommendations highlighted issues of

water scarcity, poor sanitation facilities in

schools, erratic power supply, and basic

rural infrastructure needs. We work in

Message from the Trustees

many remote and rural areas where a toilet facility, with waste

management and water supply, is simply not part of daily life.

Sanitation is deeply inter-connected with multiple other issues

such as environment, pollution, water resource management,

waste management, habitat, security, education, health and

human rights. Sanitation is a basic need.

We must address this topical need of our country and fellow

citizens proactively and with speed... We have been working in

the area of sanitation, in partnership with local communities and

district administration officials with a determinedly systematic

approach and implementation strategy. Under our sanitation programme, we have covered 35 schools in FY 2014-15, having constructed 52 sanitation blocks in these schools. The construction of another 50 sanitation blocks is currently

underway.

We will let this report speak for itself, and for the many

people that we know, across rural communities in India, who

have pledged their commitment to Swachh Bharat and Swachh

Vidyalaya Abhiyan. The commitment and the initiative of

each person reached by our programme, is responsible not

just for the creation of a new toilet or toilet block, but for

the creation of a new attitude, approach and behavior

summarized by the words - Clean India!

gautam dalmia

Puneet dalmia

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My Dream ToiletOf all the testimonials that came to us for inclusion in this report, there is one that gives us an insight into the hopes and dreams of people everywhere.

A girl student from a village school in southern India, thanks us for the toilet and sanitation facilities in her school, even commenting on our informative paintings on the block. She further wishes her school toilet had just one more thing.

A mirror.

Of all the things that so many of us take for granted, a mirror represents that image of ourselves that we would like to see, that we would like to show. A toilet can spark hope and aspiration in the hearts of millions. We work to light this spark.

Reports estimate that over 2.5 billion people in the

world live in conditions of poor sanitation. 75% of

these people live in Asian countries. In India, 80% of

surface water is polluted, primarily due to untreated

domestic sewage. As per the Sanitation Guidelines of the Ministry

of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India, census

2011 shows that rural coverage of access to toilet facilities has

reached 32.70%. The Ministry has set a target of having India

Open Defecation Free (ODF) by 2022.

The lack of sanitation and hygiene is a key causal factor in

the spread of vector borne diseases such as dengue, malaria,

chikunguniya and kala-azar. While the link between sanitation,

health and hygiene is undisputable, there are multiple other

points of connect between the sanitation imperative and diverse

issues of crucial importance to development. At an environmental

level, lack of sanitation directly contributes to pollution of land and

water. Degradation of land and the scarcity of water are critical

environmental problems impacting economic development. Poor

management and over exploitation of natural resources has

had an adverse affect on the future of all life on the planet. At

a micro-level of issues specific to particular communities and

locations, the lack of sanitation facilities impacts the ability of

entire communities to make the most of available opportunities.

School sanitation is a critical part of education and social change strategy today

To understand how sanitation impacts drop-out rates, one may

look at the situation of girl child education. Girls in school fight

discrimination on several counts, by virtue of simply having

enrolled in school. While this is the first step towards change,

School Sanitation Programme


there are other hurdles that must be crossed. Safety and security

is one such critical hurdle. Are there safe toilet facilities for a girl

child of any age at school? At the approach of puberty, many girls

face a new challenge in the form of ingrained social and family

attitudes towards her ‘future’; her physical development and

safety overwhelm all other concerns, and education drops off the

list of priorities. At the onset of menstruation, there is a whole new

set of challenges around menstrual hygiene and physical safety.

In a school where there are no particular or usable toilet facilities

for girls, the period cycle becomes a cause for non-attendance,

and in many cases leads to dropping out of school.

In many schools for boys, toilet facilities may be non-existent

or unusable. These children then use public spaces to relieve

themselves when they need to, such as the back of a school

building or the area surrounding a school. This, over time,

creates an inhospitable, polluted, unsanitary and unhygienic

environment. The lack of facilities for washing and cleaning

poses health risks that can swiftly take on the proportions of

health epidemics. The lack of toilets become a safety issue for all

children, as less visible phenomena such as abuse and bullying

do exist.

The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) of the

Government of India, launched on October 2nd, 2014, has taken

up the issue of sanitation intensively, across the country. It

seeks the active and aware participation of all citizens, across

rural and urban India, and from all sectors and industries. Within

the mission, the government has launched the Swachh Bharat

Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyan, a national campaign focusing on

schools - Clean India: Clean Schools. The purpose is to ensure

that every school in India not only has a set of functioning and

well maintained sanitation facilities, but that these facilities

are used. The desired outcome is a country that is Open

Defecation Free (ODF).


I have seen many sanitation blocks in my lifetime, but this is a different model,

and cost effective sanitation block of superior quality that

I have ever come across - and to add - it is a very neat

and clean design, nicely exhibited, very useful.

Mr. Paarthasarathi

Head Master, Govt.

Higher Secondary School,

Pudhurpalayam, Dalmiapuram,

Tamil Nadu

dalmia bharat group Foundation adopts a multi-lens approach to issues of sanitation

Our experience has shown that focusing on water, sanitation and

hygiene in schools involves addressing a complex combination

of issues that include technical and human development

components. Thus, our approach combines concepts of

hardware and software. Hardware comprises infrastructure

and facilities assessment, planning and execution. This may

involve renovation of existing facilities or construction of brand

new facilities. In either case, we assess many factors such as

building, sewage treatment and disposal, water storage, water

availability, pipelines, location, and physical safety and security.

Software, to us, signifies people parameters.

The implementation of sanitation works and the execution

of facilities and infrastructure requires the buy-in of users,

influencers and stakeholders, as well as their co-operation in the

long run. Such cooperation is essential to the sustainability of

sanitation intervention. A toilet alone will not change the practice

and the approach of users. Their understanding of sanitation,

awareness of the need to follow particular practices for hygiene,

cleanliness and waste disposal, are keys to the achievement of

sanitation goals. This is the context we create for the delivery and

implementation of our sanitation programme.

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At DBGF, we have put our experience, reach and expertise behind the mission, in keeping with the spirit and intention behind Swacch Bharat Abhiyan

Shri narendra ModiPrime Minister of India

Mission Swacch Bharat aspires to realise Gandhiji's dream of a Clean India through Jan Bhagidari. Together we can make a big difference


With this approach, we have identified

Technical aspects which include creation, existence and

maintenance of infrastructure providing, toilet, waste disposal,

hand washing and soap facilities.

Human development areas that are sustained programmatic

activities to create an enabling environment for the correct

and regular use of these facilities, and to encourage behavioral

change. Toilet activities are private matters, rarely discussed

within the home, family or public space. Yet open defecation and

the creation of separate routines for women and girls, boys and

men, to be able to meet toilet needs, are part of the structure of

daily life in rural areas.

On the basis of our preliminary research findings, we have

selected schools for participation in our programme that meet

one of two criteria, a large number of girl students in the school,

and the non existence or otherwise of toilet facilities. In the first phase of our programme, we have constructed 52 toilets in 35 schools across our programme locations (details in Table - 1).

A critical aspect of our work has involved the study of appropriate

toilet technology, suitable for meeting the constraints of water

shortage, lack of sewage disposal infrastructure and resource

crunch faced in the matter of sanitation workers required to

maintain facilities.

At DBGF, we have put our experience, reach and expertise

behind the mission, in keeping with the spirit and intention behind

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Across all our programme sites, in

schools and villages, some of which are in areas so remote that

access to power and water are a challenge to be overcome, our

teams have joined hands to swell the ranks of citizens who want

a clean country. Panchayat members, school teachers, children,

parents, local district officials and our own employees and their

families have taken up the task.

During our preparatory phase for participation in

the Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyan, we connected

with Ashoka University for undertaking detailed

research on the condition of sanitation and toilets

in 150 government schools of villages near our key programme

locations. This was a necessary first step towards planning and

designing an implementation strategy for a sustainable sanitation

programme that has the support and commitment of multiple

stakeholders and local influencers.

Stakeholder analysis was a crucial component of the study

and helped feed planning and implementation strategy. It was

hypothesized that infrastructure falls to vandalism and abuse,

mis-use and disrepair, if people do not participate in correct use,

maintenance and upkeep.

Key findings of Gap Assessment

A huge majority of 60 – 80% households still practice open

defecation as not all houses have individual toilets.

A mere 20 % of the population has their own individual sanitary

latrine.

The existing community toilets are not functional due to poor

maintenance.

In government schools, while sanitation blocks have been

constructed, they are either damaged or unusable due to lack

of maintenance.

Gap Assessment and Stakeholder Analysis

It is a very decent block. One major highlight/ benefit of this block that comes to my mind is that this block is designed with separate compartments with doors,

wherein privacy of individual is being maintained. The toilet blocks that our girl

children were using do not have separate compartments,

privacy for each individual was another great issue for

the girls. Now they are happy in using this new biodigester toilet. We are very thankful

to dalmia bharat group Foundation.

N Neelavathi

Headmistress, Panchayat Union

Primary School, Salaikurichy,

Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu


Toilets are not cleaned as there are no funds for paying the

salaries of sanitation workers.

Drains were constructed but the drainage system also fell

to negligence and there were a lot of clogged sites.

In some cases toilets were simply kept locked.

Water was a problem across many sites, either being unavailable,

or with pipes or handpumps in disrepair therefore - no access

to water.

After the construction of school toilets by DBGF I feel assured that even during summer there is

proper sanitation facility in school. Earlier I would avail leave for stomach problems

or menstrual periods. but now i attend school

with confidence and also encourage girl students to

come to school even duringmenstrual periods

Pragya Mishra

Teacher, Government Upper

Primary School

Raghopur Sikandarpur, Nigohi,

Uttar Pradesh

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The stakeholder analysis undertaken resulted in highly relevant findings. Stakeholders were classified into three groups

Primary (directly benefited such as students and teachers);

Secondary (such as parents);

Tertiary (such as local villagers).



Mapping of stakeholder dynamics was based on two parameters

for the analysis, one parameter being (i) influence wielded by the

stakeholder (low or high) and the other being (ii) the level of interest

taken by the stakeholder upon the issue of toilets and sanitation.

Students, and in particular, girl students and sanitation workers

(safai karamcharis) in all schools, and the Bal Safai Sansad in

schools in Uttar Pradesh, were identified as having a high interest

in the issue but with minimal influence on decisions. Groups

in the best position of high interest as well as high influence

were identified as teachers, mid-day meal scheme cook-in-

charge and village SHGs. Parents were identified as having low

interest but high influence. This analysis showed us the way to

communication and garnering support and commitment for the

sanitation programme.

These deep levels of stakeholder analysis helped us customize

our approach with each group. Our strategy went beyond the

construction and renovation of toilets. It aimed to address issues

of sustainability of sanitation programmes and good practices. In

the latter phase of this study, we undertook a series of stakeholder

consultations with womens’ groups, Self Help Groups (SHG),

farmers groups, gram panchayats and youth clubs.

We are very much impressed with the wall paintings done

at the sanitation blocks. It is very nice to see and the information shared in

the paintings is very good. Whenever we enter the

block we see the painting, and we never forget to wash

our hands after using the sanitation block. Thank

you Dalmia Bharat Group Foundation.

M. ShalainaiV. JobithaS. Libiya

Students, St. Mary's Middle

School, Vadurgapet, Dalmiapuram,

Tamil Nadu

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our take-home from the formative research

Maintenance and behavioral

change is more important

than construction of toilets.

More involvement of students

and staff needed - creation

of Swachhta Sanrakshaks,

student groups in charge

of sanitation, to create peer

pressure.

Empower SHGs and Parent

Teacher Associations (PTA)

for accountability and

overview of maintenance.

Toilet designs need to focus

on cost effectiveness and

long usage life and must

include water tanks and roofs

to prevent vandalism.

Community mobilization

and sensitization around

sanitation is critical.

Alignment and compliance

measures to be taken, vis-

à-vis government guidelines

for toilet construction and

infrastructure.

Our findings pointed to the

need, above all, to create a

change in behaviour!

Insight: Behaviour change is not an automatic response

to the presence of infrastructure and facilities. Negative

behaviours such as vandalism and misuse can cause wasted

investments. The power to take control and possession of

infrastructure can also be misused by vested interests and anti-

social elements. Toilet and sanitation blocks require to be clean

and private spaces that offer safety, privacy and basic facilities

to users. They need to stay this way long after they have been

constructed.

One strategy to achieving behavior change is to get the

participation and buy-in of key influencers and members of the

community. This is the route we chose. Dalmia Bharat Group

Foundation's team interacted extensively with stakeholders,

within schools, and in the larger village community, to discuss

issue of sanitation, infrastructure and maintenance.

Before beginning the construction of school toilets various

meetings were held with school staff, the District Education

Officer and the respective Block Development Officers. Villagers

were mobilized and discussions were facilitated regarding the

safety and maintenance of the to-be-constructed toilets. Different

Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) tools and methods

including group discussions, formation of Bal Sansad (childrens’

parliament) in schools, and activating school sanitation

committees were discussed.

Community Participation

All schools were chosen after discussions and analysis of feedback

and responses of school staff, villagers, village panchayats and

school children regarding the issue of unusable or non-existent

school toilets. Priority was given to those schools that had

no functional toilet;

higher number of girl students.

The process of initiating renovation and new toilet/sanitation blocks construction was a step-wise undertaking

Focus Group Discussion(s) with the school children, teachers

and parents, on their perception of school sanitation.

Getting consent documents and request letters as required for

implementing the programme.

Launch of an awareness building campaign among schools on World

Toilet Day, focusing on usage and maintenance of school toilets.

Discussion with school children, teachers and parents on

sanitation models, and do's and don'ts.

Execution of the project under supervision of the school team.

Creating appropriate Information Education and Communication

(IEC) artworks and designs to be painted on the facilities' building.

Obtaining an acknowledgement letter from the respective schools

upon completion and handover of the facility.

A total of 52 School Sanitation Blocks (29 for Girls and 23 for Boys) have been constructed in 35 schools across our programme areas in south, north and north-east India, as indicated in table 1. This will help around 5400 students.

Operations and Management

Young India Fellows of Ashoka University visited each school, for an assessment of current sanitation facility

Toilets

Functional

Ensure all aspects of Sanitation

are covered

Identify causes of

non-functionality + Repairing/

Reconstruction according to

modified models

New Sustainable models in

accordance with location specific

factors

Non Functional

yes

NO


Structure of School Sanitation Block

We have partnered with specialized agencies for installation of

state-of-the-art toilet infrastructure facilities, and have adopted

the ‘Swachh Vidalaya’ guidelines of the Ministry of Human

Resource Development.

each School Sanitation block that we implement comprises of

1 WC seat and three urinals;

1 overhead tank;

1 Bio-digester;

1 washbasin

Bio Digester Technology

Installing DRDO (Defence Research and Development

Organisation) approved bio-digester tanks for safe disposal

of human fecal matter is our own initiative, going a few steps

beyond compliance towards a desirable, not just a minimal

facility. Bio-digester technology has been developed by DRDO

for the management of solid waste, through eco-friendly bio-

degradation processes. The innovation degrades and converts

the human waste into usable water and gases in an ecofriendly

manner. This technology primarily comprises two components

(i)anaerobic microbial consortium – using different bacteria

for biodegradation (ii) special fermentation tank, to hold and

immobilize the bacteria and waste matter.

Advantages of bio-digester toilet technology

Minimal requirement of water

Environment friendly

Can be used across geo-climatic environments

Maintenance free

Rainwater harvesting in School Sanitation blocks in north east

Rainwater harvesting for toilet facilities in our locations in the north-east region, is another of our solutions to the problem of water scarcity. Toilet blocks are designed to have a simple slanted roof structure, to which side gutters are connected and a pipe is linked from these gutters to water storage tanks.

When it rain, water flows down the slanted roof, into the gutter, through the pipe that leads to the storage tank. By such simple but innovative material design solutions integrated into our sanitation programmes, we hope to make a difference in the long term.

S.No. Name of the School District, StateStrength No. of

blocks

Boys girls Total Boys girls

1 K.H.P.S. Kopdatti, Belgaum Belgaum, Karnataka 176 197 373 1

2 K.L.P.S. Manomi, Belgaum Belgaum, Karnataka 28 36 64 1

3 K.H.P.S. Gulaganji Koppa, Belgaum Belgaum, Karnataka 68 81 149 1

4 K.H.P.B.S. Kamanakatti, Belgaum Belgaum, Karnataka 98 77 175 1 1

5 K.H.P.S. Kunnal, Belgaum Belgaum, Karnataka 120 144 264 1

6 KPS Kurubatti, Belgaum Belgaum, Karnataka 74 74 1

7 MPPS Chinna Komerla, Kadapa Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh 13 13 26 1

8 PUMS Ottakovil, Ariyalur Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu 84 74 158 1

9 PUPS Salaikurichi, Ariyalur Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu 62 41 103 1

10 R.C. James Ms,Kovandakurichi, Dalmiapuram Trichy, Tamil Nadu 151 143 294 1

11 GHSS, Pudurpalayam, Dalmiapuram Trichy, Tamil Nadu 63 49 112 1

12 PUMS Edayathangudi, Dalmiapuram Trichy, Tamil Nadu 56 56 1

13 G.H.S. School, Puthurpalayam, Dalmiapuram Trichy, Tamil Nadu 250 236 486 1

14 Govt.High School, Palinganatham, Dalmiapuram Trichy, Tamil Nadu 98 82 180 1

15 P.U.M. School, Mudhuvathur, Dalmiapuram Trichy, Tamil Nadu 84 70 154 1 1

16 Primary School, Fariah, Jawaharpur Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh 45 72 1172 3

17 Junior High School, Fariah, Jawaharpur Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh 26 42 68

18 Raghopur Primary School, Nigohi Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh 56 73 129 1 2

19 Raghopur Junior School, Nigohi Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh 53 50 103 1 1

20 Kesvamo Primary school, Ramgarh Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh 41 49 90 1 1

21 Gangapur Primary School, Ramgarh Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh 37 36 73 1 1

22 Masuka High School, Masuka, Lanka Nagaon, Assam 89 47 136 1 0

23 Sri Horidev High School, Bamun Gaon, Lanka Nagaon, Assam 61 71 132 1 1

24 U.P. School, Chehruphi, Lumshnong East Jaintia Hills, Megalaya 57 58 1151 1

25 Secondary School, Chehruphi, Lumshnong East Jaintia Hills, Megalaya 33 63 96

26 Morning Star English Sch., Wahiajer, Lumshnong East Jaintia Hills, Megalaya 61 49 110 1 1

27 KJP Synod English Sch., Thangskai, Lumshnong East Jaintia Hills, Megalaya 44 38 82 1 1

28 Christian Upper Primary & Sec. School, Lumshnong East Jaintia Hills, Megalaya 109 111 220 1 1

29 R.C.L.P. School, Umlong, Lumshnong East Jaintia Hills, Megalaya 36 43 79 1 0

30 Sangvaihon Milik M.E School, 14 Kilo, Umrongso Dimhasao, Assam 26 34 60 1 0

31 Garampani ME School, 13 Kilo, Umrongso Dimhasao, Assam 142 139 281 1 1

32 J.D.S. Vidya Mandir, Lengchurai, Umrongso Dimhasao, Assam 110 116 226 1 0

33 Lengchurai L P School, Lengchurai, Umrongso Dimhasao, Assam 48 46 94 1 0

34 G.G.H.S., Garampani, Umrongso Dimhasao, Assam 185 210 395 1 1

35 U. Assamese High School, 12 Kilo, Umrongso Dimhasao, Assam 56 85 141 1 1

Total 2666 2749 5415 23 29

Table 1: List of Schools


Behaviour Change Strategy & IEC Campaign

Behaviour change is at the core of our approach and

has driven the planning and implementation of our

sanitation programme. We perceive our primary

objective as being the adoption of sanitation as a

way of life by our target communities. The efforts invested in

behaviour change are expected to have a positive behavioural

outcome as regards the use and maintenance of infrastructure

and facilities. Multiple tools and strategies have been put to use

to connect with our stakeholder groups. As a consequence of our

public engagements with community members through FGDs,

meetings, and awareness campaigns, the issue of sanitation

has achieved visibility and dignity. Matters related to toilet and

sanitation in schools have entered the space of discussion, not

just at panchayat and school level, but in community self help

groups and privately, in homes, between family members. Even

children are leading the discussion. Girls are persuading their

parents to look at the option of constructing a toilet for home

use. Active decision making about these issues is becoming

a reality. From teaching and encouraging young children to

wash their hands after toilet use, to determining methods and

procedures for upkeep of facilities by school authorities, these

behaviours are part of an evolving process of change.

In order to initiate conversation and behavior change, as well as

reinforce new learnings, DBGF has been working extensively

with Information Education and Communication (IEC) tools. IEC

campaigns have been conducted using a variety of mediums


I am very happy to see the new sanitation block, I have never seen such buildings in my life. Nicely painted, neatly exhibited. I have even asked my parents to construct such type of sanitation block in my

home. Thank you DBGF!

S.Keerthana

Student, Government

Higher Secondary School,

Pudhurpalayam, Dalmiapuram,

Tamil Nadu

Boys and girls study together in our school. We have

185 students. It was hard for the children to answer the nature's call as there

were no separate toilets or proper facilities for boys and girls. Now that DBGF

has constructed 5 new toilet blocks, with separate facilities

for girls, the children are happy! They have begun using these toilets. They practice what they have

learnt and wash their hands after toilet use. I personally appreciate the bio-digester

technology, it is water saving and easy to maintain.

Akhilesh Srivastava

School Principal, Fariah Upper

Primary School, Jawaharpur,

Uttar Pradesh


and platforms including school rallies, childrens’ parliaments,

street plays, artworks and wall paintings, and strengthening

parent teacher associations. To ensure responsible usage of

school toilets, specific IEC content is also developed using

cartoon characters, ‘Motu-patlu’, painted over sanitation

block buildings and conveying sanitation related messages.

Awareness sessions were held for all the school students.

The IEC content focuses on the best sanitation practices and

its benefits presented in local languages. These activities have

helped to ensure that the approach to sanitation has changed

in our communities – and this change, leading to desired

behaviours, is sustainable.

In the course of our programme, we initiated a village sanitation

campaign ‘Clean India Program’ across all our programme

locations, in partnership with the local village panchayats

and school children. We are also exploring collaborations

with college volunteers on the village sanitation programme.

Our World Toilet Day campaigns have been able to generate

the participation of community members in clean up drives,

renovating and cleaning community toilet facilities, village

streets and public areas and participating in events to increase

awareness and discussion.

In FY 2014-15, DBGF has constructed 52 School sanitation blocks in 35 schools. Another 50 sanitation blocks are currently under construction.

For ensuring sustainability of the project and regular maintenance

of the Sanitation Blocks, the stakeholder analysis clearly defined

the roles and responsibilities of specific stakeholders involved in the

project. All projects are handed over to school authorities and the local

school committees. The school authorities are to take care of the day

to day management of these facilities. The role of the parents shall be

to motivate and teach their children to wash their hands after toilet use

and before and after meals. In addition to this during PTA meetings

they are to discuss any related issues with teachers.

In the future, we plan to create a monitoring and evaluation

schedule involving review meetings with PTAs and school

authorities. We will also facilitate constituting School Sanitation

Committees of children, for increased peer participation and

peer support of the programme. Such Monitoring and Evaluation

processes will provide the information and tools required for

strengthening the growth of the sanitation programme and

creating a set of best practices that may be used as a programme

model for scaling up this work.

Way Forward and Sustainability


Dalmia Bharat Group (www.dalmiabharat.com) is a

leading Indian conglomerate with a strong presence in

Cement, Sugar, Refractories and Power. The Group

has a turnover of over Rs 7000 crore. Dalmia Bharat

commenced operations in 1935 and has played a defining role

in India's manufacturing sector. The group has significant market

presence in each of its sectors of operation. Its cement business

has grown exponentially since 2006 in terms of capacity and

production and the company is a leader in the specialty cements

space. In sugar, the group is a prominent generic player. It caters

to an enduring and growing customer base in refractories and

has forayed into sustainable power/energy.

Dalmia Bharat is committed to responsible growth and sustainable

development and its efforts in undertaking various sustainability

initiatives have merited it with several notable awards for Energy

Conservation & Efficiency, Safety, Health & Environment issues,

from the Government of India and other reputed agencies.

I felt very excited when i saw the new sanitation

block, it is very nice and has neatly painted informative messages on all doors. We

have a wash basin close to the building, after using the toilet I wash my hands

regularly. Thank you Dalmia Bharat Group Foundation.

One thing which I felt to be missing in the block is a

Mirror. If there is a provision for a mirror it will be more

useful for us.

M. Durga

Student. St. James Middle school,

Kowandakurichi, Dalmiapuram,

Tamil Nadu

About the Dalmia Bharat Group

The Dalmia Bharat Group Foundation,

DBGF, is a registered not-for profit

organization set up in 2009 to expand

the programmes and projects of

the Dalmia Bharat Group’s Corporate Social

Responsibility (CSR) division. We believe in

the limitless potential of the human being and

we focus on community driven, beneficiary

centric development programmes.

our Vision

To unleash the potential of everyone we touch.

our Mission

To facilitate the stakeholders hasten their

social, economic and environmental progress

through effective management of human and

natural capital.

The DBGF footprint

The geographical footprint of our Foundation

covers vast regions in the South, North and

North-East, with some new initiatives in the West

and the East as well. We have four programme

areas that cast a wide net on the material

development concerns of people across these

locations. By material development, we mean

the material needs and requirements basic to

human life that impact human health and well

being.

These four programme areas are

Soil and water Conservation

Energy Conservation & Climate Change Mitigation

Livelihood and Skill Training

Social Development

Sanitation is an area of priority in our social

development programmes. At the time of

finalization of this report, we have facilitated

construction of over two hundred individual

household toilets in our project locations. In

2014-15, DBGF has taken up 35 schools for

construction of 52 Sanitation Block toilets in

schools across our locations for the benefit of

students, a majority of whom are girls, since

they have specific requirements of safety,

privacy and menstrual hygiene.

We have partnered with specialised agencies

for installation of state-of-the-art toilet

infrastructure facilities. Toilet technology in

schools is a big part of our overall activities

in health and sanitation. Low cost toilets for

village homes is another area of increasing

priority. Most important of all, we are focusing

on conducting sanitation awareness and

Information Education and Communication

campaigns with the aim of changing the

attitudes and mindsets of people towards

issues of sanitation.

The Dalmia Bharat Group Foundation


Our Locations

new delhi(Head Office)

Uttar Pradesh

odisha

JharkhandWest Bengal

andhra PradeshKarnataka

Maharastra

Chennai (RO)

Tamilnadu

Guwahati (RO)assamMeghalaya

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