SUVIDHA
Building sustainable community hygiene solutions in urban slums
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THE NEED

Inadequate sanitation is much more than just an inconvenience - It costs lives, dignity and productivity. Poor sanitation means dying children, uneducated girls, vulnerable women, unhealthy living conditions and ultimately unproductive and poor populations. In India, 1,600 children die every day before reaching their fifth birthday, 24% of girls drop out of school and more than 30% of marginalized women are violently assaulted every year as the lack of basic sanitation forces them to travel long distances to meet their needs. Above all, lack of sanitation is not a symptom of poverty but a major contributing factor. Our slum communities today still do not have functional toilets or safe drinking water. The distance and unsanitary condition of public toilets drives them to open defecation. They also stand in long queues to gather water and have to pay a premium to buy water from private vendors.

SOLUTION

The Suvidha model was piloted by Unilever as a solution to the WASH problem in urban slum communities. In support of the Swachh Bharat mission, it believes that the solution to improving hygiene and sanitation will not come from increasing the number of toilets alone. There is a need to create a system for efficient and functional services combined with behavior change. The land for the Suvidha centre is provided by the MCGM and the project is executed through a public private partnership. The project is supported by Unilever, HSBC and JSW. The structure has a basement, two floors and a terrace. It can cater to 1500 slum dwellers and meet almost 80% of their of their basic water needs for laundry, showers, toilets and handwashing. It includes:

Showers with soap and push valves to save water. Clean, flushing and disability friendly toilets, accessible for all.
Clean drinking water stations and handwashing areas with soap.
Energy and cost efficient laundry facilities accessible for all.
Rainwater harvesting and water recycling to save water
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7TH ICC SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD FOR SUVIDHA PROJECT
We received the 7th ICC Social Impact Awards 2025 Jury Choice for our Suvidha project in the Clean Water and Sanitation category. This recognition is a testament to the relentless efforts of the Suvidha project team and the invaluable support from
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7th ICC Social Impact Award for Suvidha Project

12th March 2025

We received the 7th ICC Social Impact Awards 2025 Jury Choice for our Suvidha project in the Clean Water and Sanitation category. This recognition is a testament to the relentless efforts of the Suvidha project team and the invaluable support from our finance and senior teams.

With 20+ operational Suvidha Centres now providing access to clean water and sanitation to over 500,000 beneficiaries, and six more under construction, this award underscores our dedication to driving social impact and improving community well-being.





TWO NEW SUVIDHA CENTRES INAUGURATED IN MUMBAI
Two new Suvidha Centres were inaugurated in Mumbai, expanding the mission to create sustainable community spaces. The 19th Suvidha Centre, at Dindoshi, Goregaon, and the 20th at Annabhau Sathe Nagar, Mankhurd, are now operational. Each centre is d
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Two New Suvidha Centres Inaugurated in Mumbai

9th January 2025

Two new Suvidha Centres were inaugurated in Mumbai, expanding the mission to create sustainable community spaces. The 19th Suvidha Centre, at Dindoshi, Goregaon, and the 20th at Annabhau Sathe Nagar, Mankhurd, are now operational. Each centre is designed to serve 3,000–3,500 individuals and offers world-class sanitation facilities, including community and pay-and-use toilets, a laundromat, a water ATM, and a bathing area. These centres exemplify our commitment to enhancing the quality of life for underserved communities through innovative and sustainable infrastructure.





PROJECT SUVIDHA - COMMUNITY WATER AND HYGIENE CENTRE
The project is to set Community Water and Hygiene Centres called Suvidha in the slums of Mumbai, India. The vision of this project is to help the low income population living in Urban India with better access to water and sanitation infrastructure wh
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Project Suvidha - Community Water and Hygiene Centre

23rd April 2024

The project is to set Community Water and Hygiene Centres called Suvidha in the slums of Mumbai, India. The vision of this project is to help the low income population living in Urban India with better access to water and sanitation infrastructure which is designed on principles of water recycling to ensure future sustainability. These centres have toilets with flushes, laundromat, hand wash stations, showers and safe drinking water. 4 Suvidha centre have been built in Mumbai in partnerships with HSBC and Hindustan Unilever Limited. Suvidha uses circular economy principles to reduce water use. Fresh water is first used for brushing teeth, bathing, handwashing and laundry. Since 2018, Suvidha Centre project has been up scaled to 16 centres in partnership with HSBC India and UWM is the CSR partner.

- In FY 2023 - 2024, 4 new Suvidha centres were inaugurated

- Annually benefitted more 5 Lakh Residents of the informal settlements belonging to lower income group

- Saved more than 50 million litres of water, through grey water and black water recycling.


62 HEALTH CAMPS PROVIDE VITAL SERVICES TO THOUSAND
The team organized 62 health camps, reaching 13,106 beneficiaries. These camps provided vital healthcare services to residents, identifying 584 individuals with serious health concerns requiring further treatment. Additionally, 1,426 patients were re
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62 Health Camps Provide Vital Services to Thousand

23rd April 2024

The team organized 62 health camps, reaching 13,106 beneficiaries. These camps provided vital healthcare services to residents, identifying 584 individuals with serious health concerns requiring further treatment. Additionally, 1,426 patients were referred to government health facilities for specialized care, contributing to early detection and treatment of health conditions.

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