Tiruchipalli Municipal Corporation, Tamil Nadu. Community Managed Sanitation Complexes

This case study describes the mobilisation of women's groups in low-income communities to renovate the local toilets and establish a community-based, financially sustainable system for operation and maintenance. The initiative has resulted in more hygienic sanitation facilities within the community, increased awareness of hygiene issues and the empowerment of local women.

SADHUKHAN, B. THAKUR, R. CHATURVEDULA, S. (2012): Tiruchipalli Municipal Corporation, Tamil Nadu. Community Managed Sanitation Complexes. Quezon City: ICLEI South Asia URL [Accessed: 28.05.2013]