“Sustaining the Sanitation Revolution-India Country Paper” has been presented and published by the Department of Drinking Water Supply, Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) for SACOSAN-III in 16-21 November 2008, paper is divided into two parts – rural and urban sanitation however, in both rural and urban spheres, it highlights the promising initiatives are underway to tackle the sanitation challenge in India.

“Guidelines: Central Rural Sanitation Programme-Total Sanitation Campaign” has been published by Ministry of Rural Development, Department of Drinking Water Supply in December 2007. Central Rural Sanitation Programme (CRSP) was restructured in the year 1999 exhibiting a paradigm shift in the approach and Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) was introduced. At present, the Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) is the only rural sanitation programme implemented by Ministry of Rural Development. The document were developed in the context of the TSC programme in India, it provide objectives, strategy, approach and many useful guidelines.

“Diarrheal disease: Solutions to Defeat a Global Killer”, the research study conducted by PATH to evaluate the global health funding and policy landscape found that diarrheal disease ranked last among a list of other global health issues. Public awareness of this issue is also low, making it difficult to mobilize commitments and resources. In donor countries such as the United States, many are unaware of the burden of diarrheal disease and the existing prevention and treatment options.

“Results-Framework Document” has been developed and published in 2009-10 by the Department of Drinking Water Supply, Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), is a manual about the rural households have access to and use safe and sustainable drinking water and improved sanitation facilities by providing support to States in their endeavour to provide these basic facilities and services.