This circular outlines the framework for implementing Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) in rural districts under the Swachh Bharat Mission. It details a four-step process covering the preparation of integrated district plans, in-situ treatment, infrastructure viability, and the establishment of emptying, transport, and treatment services. The document emphasizes the importance of the FSM value chain, including safe containment, mechanized emptying, and resource recovery through the reuse of treated sludge as manure. It provides specific guidance for local authorities on clustering villages and integrating with urban treatment facilities. The guidelines aim to ensure sustainable sanitation practices by addressing both technical and operational requirements.

This circular outlines the framework for implementing Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) in rural districts under the Swachh Bharat Mission. It details a four-step process covering the preparation of integrated district plans, in-situ treatment, infrastructure viability, and the establishment of emptying, transport, and treatment services. The document emphasizes the importance of the FSM value chain, including safe containment, mechanized emptying, and resource recovery through the reuse of treated sludge as manure. It provides specific guidance for local authorities on clustering villages and integrating with urban treatment facilities. The guidelines aim to ensure sustainable sanitation practices by addressing both technical and operational requirements.