Bio-toilets - Sustainable Solution to India’s Sanitation Challenge
Description
Install bio-toilets in households - rural and urban, including densely populated slum areas, institutions: schools and universities, rail carriages; beaches, tourist places, construction sites, and factories, and even plantations;Partner with governmental bodies at national and provincial levels;Associate with NGOs and non-profit organizations such as Engineers Without Borders, Shelter Associates, Gramalaya and others;Tap corporate support through CSR activities and funds.
• Technology transfer from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)• Capacity augmentation and team building• Set up R&D facility for further application areas, and for effective utilization of by-products of the system• Increase capacity of inoculation of bio-digesters• Scale up production of bio-tanks and prototype mobile production units• Innovation in the bio-toilet and bio-tank – design, material, and the product• Prototype mobile production units
Banka BioLoo’s solutions address the following needs/pain points of the end-user:• Meet the need for basic, easy-to-install and hygienic human waste disposal mechanism in areas with no infrastructural facilities• Address the need for a cheaper and easy-to-operate alternative to the traditional waste disposal system.The bio-toilet system consists of an easy to install super-structure, a multi-chambered matriced bio-digester tank that holds the bacterial culture and allows the treatment of the human waste. The system doesn’t need any external energy for treatment, rather emits pathogen-free effluent water that is good for gardening and similar purposes; and bio-gas that could be used for cooking or heating (in case of large institutions). The system meets all regulatory and environmentally compliances and enhances the socio-environmental fabric of India. Moreover, the bio-digester technology was initially developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the defence personnel. The enterprise is pioneering this, in an integrated approach, and taking this effective and innovative sanitation solution to the civil population with varying applications.
Defence Research and Development Organisation
SDGS & Targets
Goal 6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
6.1
By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all
6.1.1
Proportion of population using safely managed drinking water services
6.2
By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations
6.2.1
Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a hand-washing facility with soap and water
6.3
By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally
6.3.1
Proportion of domestic and industrial wastewater flows safely treated
6.3.2
Proportion of bodies of water with good ambient water quality
6.4
6.4.1
Change in water-use efficiency over time
6.4.2
Level of water stress: freshwater withdrawal as a proportion of available freshwater resources
6.5
By 2030, implement integrated water resources management at all levels, including through transboundary cooperation as appropriate
6.5.1
Degree of integrated water resources management
6.5.2
Proportion of transboundary basin area with an operational arrangement for water cooperation
6.6
6.6.1
Change in the extent of water-related ecosystems over time
6.a
6.a.1
Amount of water- and sanitation-related official development assistance that is part of a government-coordinated spending plan
6.b
Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management
6.b.1
Proportion of local administrative units with established and operational policies and procedures for participation of local communities in water and sanitation management
SDG 14 targets covered
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Partnership Progress
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| Partnership Progress 2016-04-04 | On track |
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Sanjay Banka, Managing Director