Ecosan–Pit Opening
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Ecological sanitation (Ecosan) – Pit Opening Integrated Domestic Water Management Implemented by: MYRADA and MYKAPS Supported by: Arghyam
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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.
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Ecological sanitation (Ecosan) – Pit Opening
Integrated Domestic Water ManagementImplemented by: MYRADA and MYKAPS
Supported by: Arghyam
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
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.
The Beneficiaries
An ecosan pan
Opening of ecosan pit and collection of composted excreta
Composted human excreta - manure from the pit
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
