State Level Intervention Team
as
Rural WASH Partnership Forum (RWPF)
with
State Water and Sanitation Department
Maharashtra
�Saily Hatte, Senior Program Leader
22th July 2025
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Our work is centered around supporting the State Water and Sanitation Department as a technical and strategic support partner under SBM-G Phase II.
We focus on strengthening systems, building capacities at all levels, and enabling institutional convergence that ensures long-term sustainability of sanitation infrastructure.
Capacity building
Plastic Waste Management system strengthening
Ground-level field verification
Dashboard data analysis
Community-led documentation of best practices
Our approach is deeply rooted in field realities, and we constantly adapt based on state priorities and on-ground needs.”
Introduction
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Key Interventions
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Activities have been grouped under thematic areas to align with the core pillars of SBM-G Phase II and the RWPF framework.
Each section reflects contributions through both lead and support roles.
Key Interventions
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Ground Level Field Verification and Documentation
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Capacity Building
Thematic Areas
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Monitoring & System Strengthening
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We designed and delivered structured capacity-building programs—especially a PWM training tailored to block-level officers, like BDO, ABDO, PWM at MEETRA, Nashik and another is upcoming for Gram sevaks align them with the state’s PWM guidelines.
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Capacity Building
Capacity Building– Key Interventions
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These activities involved on-ground validation, direct field visits, and coordination with Gram Panchayats, Block officers, and stakeholders to verify ODF status, SLWM progress, and app-based implementation under SBM-G Phase II.
Ground-Level Support – Key Interventions
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Ground Level Field Verification and Documentation
ODF + model Assessment
To support the state department on ODF + model verification we done practice visit and shared insight of ground. Which was helped to department to review and actionable.
Interacted with Sarpanch, SHG members, Swachhata Doots, and villagers to document grassroots innovations and people-led solutions
Verification & Documentation of Success Stories
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We contributed to monitoring and evaluation efforts, piloted the ODF Maha App to improve usability for field-level staff, and supported the Ground Truthing Cell in validating SBM dashboard data through village-level visits.
Monitoring & System Strengthening – Key Interventions
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Monitoring & System Strengthening
Identified inconsistencies in question framing, data interpretation, and field responses.
Contributed to improving data quality and dashboard usability
Assisted in backend validation of documents and data submitted during the GT Cell-led verification process across Konkan division
Maha ODF App Dashboard Review
Ground Truthing Cell
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Enabling Private Sector Engagement
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Our engagement with the private sector has been through technical enablement, not through financial investments.
Enabling Private Sector Engagement
Plastic Waste Management survey at Kashid
Study the PWMU in Raigad district and basis on that given suggestion for Operational fund requirement and given input to established PPP model
We also reviewed the PWM tender document shared by the state, offering inputs like location-specific requirements, plant specifications, and institutional roles—so that operations are practical and aligned with district realities.
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Key Learnings…
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First, sustainability doesn’t come from funding alone. It requires strong local systems—clear responsibilities, trained human resources, and accountability.
Second, the power of digital tools—like SBM dashboards.
And third, convergence is the secret to long-term impact.
Key Learnings
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Closing Thoughts….
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Thank You
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