Sabar Shouchagar

Sabar Shouchagar “Sabar Shouchagar” is unique model developed by Nadia District Authority under convergence mode

Being a district on the eastern side of West Bengal with a long border with Bangladesh, the realisation that our neighbouring country Bangladesh, with comparatively much lesser resources has achieved near ODF status with just around 4% people still practicing open defecation, whereas we are much behind with almost 40% people practicing open defecation acted as the biggest trigger in formulating th

e model. We started off with a house to house survey to quantify the issue and identify households. After identifying 3.09 lakh households (out of 10.1 lakh rural households) still practicing open defecation , the Sabar Shouchagar convergence model was evolved with the objective of enabling universal latrine access by March, 2015. After holding a series of stake holder consultations at all levels from April to July, the model was initiated on pilot basis in 17 out of 187 Gram Panchayats on 15th July, 2013 and later rolled out to all 187 Gram Panchayats on 2nd October, 2013. The model focused on mass mobilization and effective behaviour change communications along with strengthening the existing service delivery system. Women SHGs were trained using available NRLM funds to function as Rural Sanitary Mart, that enable their active involvement of women. MGNREGA and NBA funds @ 4500 and Rs. 4600 respectively were sourced for constructing toilets @ Rs. 9100 per unit. The beneficiary (mostly job card holders) were encouraged to work as labour in construction to ensure greater involvement and ownership. Mobilization of key stake holders, especially women and School children and involvement of faith based organisation helped us in mobilizing the community within this short period. AWWs were used in ‘catchment area’ approach to ensure mobilization and transformation in their catchment. To supervise the entire movement ‘Facilitators’ and ‘Motivators’ were engaged at Block and Gram Panchayet levels (From SHG resource persons). IMA and doctors are also roped in and they even prescribe ‘toilet use’ in cases of water born diseases.

30/08/2016
Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. ...
24/08/2016

Keeping hands clean is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions are spread by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. Sustainability campaign on hand washing

Sustainability campaign in Nadia
23/08/2016

Sustainability campaign in Nadia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vLVP-vLQ6o
19/02/2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vLVP-vLQ6o

A Sustainability Ad prepared for the local cable channels and local mass media to promote the sanitation practices and sustain the ODF status of Nadia district.

Started 2nd phase of Oath taking campaign in schools with message of sustainability of on 12-02-16
15/02/2016

Started 2nd phase of Oath taking campaign in schools with message of sustainability of on 12-02-16

Inauguration of Special Campaign with Flag off Plus Express with messages of practices! 05-02-2016
08/02/2016

Inauguration of Special Campaign with Flag off Plus Express with messages of practices! 05-02-2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STxzlHqbTHU Sustainability training module
23/11/2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STxzlHqbTHU
Sustainability training module

Since achieving the ODF status in Nadia District it has been a constant challenge for the district administration to maintain the ODF status of the district ...

ODF Sustainability Workshop, 9th November 2015
16/11/2015

ODF Sustainability Workshop, 9th November 2015

ODF Sustainability Express
05/11/2015

ODF Sustainability Express

Cleanliness drive in Nadia District Collectorate and Zilla Parishad.
04/11/2015

Cleanliness drive in Nadia District Collectorate and Zilla Parishad.

Banners of the special campaign week
02/11/2015

Banners of the special campaign week

Address

Krishnanagar
741101

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+913472256106

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Sabar Shouchagar posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Sabar Shouchagar:

Shortcuts

Share

Category