Compilation of key guidelines and advisories issued by the Department of Urban Development, GoU

It brings together important policies, model contracts, bye-laws, standard operating procedures, and communication protocols that guide Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in managing faecal sludge and septage effectively. The document also highlights steps taken by the state in collaboration with the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) to scale up FSSM practices across 56 cities, ensuring safe collection, treatment, and reuse.

By consolidating these official communications, this publication provides ULBs and other stakeholders with a ready reference to strengthen institutional capacities, improve plant operations, and promote sustainable sanitation solutions in Uttar Pradesh.