| What training content must be included in the training of master trainers? | training content on water and water-related health issues | Joint action by Water and Health Sectors together (Nodal Officer, District Water and Sanitation Mission (DWSM)+ DNO- NPCCHH/DSO-IDSP) • Observe WaSH-health days • Conduct a regular district level (at least quarterly) with an agenda on water quality monitoring & surveillance activities • Water-borne disease outbreak response: member of PHED to be part of the District RRT-IDSP (these officials will undertake testing of water sources and take subsequent corrective actions as required) • Issue advisories for awareness and preparedness before summer, during floods and other extreme weather events (drought, cyclone, and saltwater intrusion due to sea-level rise) • Conduct training of master trainers. Training of trainers to include training content on water and water-related health issues B. | 736 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334703_SOP-for-Joint-Action-on-Water-Quality-Monitoring-Health-Outcomes_Jan25.pdf | Training of trainers to include training content on water and water-related health issues B. | 8 | page=8,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| Which committee focuses on water and sanitation at the village level? | Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC) | Community platforms/committees For timely and coordinated action and dissemination of information on water quality and health concerns, following community platforms are also to be utilized. • VISHWAS (a village-based initiative to synergize Health, Water and Sanitation) • VHSNC (Village Health Sanitation Nutrition Committee) • Jan Aarogya Samitis • Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC) • Pani Samiti PHED representatives and the trained members on water quality testing (as listed earlier) be integrated in aforesaid committees. Proposed actions 1. Integration of village level initiatives of water quality (PHED) and water-related health issues (NPCCHH). 2. Community-level local planning for convergent collective action on water and health-related services 3. | 352 | definition | 1.000 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334703_SOP-for-Joint-Action-on-Water-Quality-Monitoring-Health-Outcomes_Jan25.pdf | • VISHWAS (a village-based initiative to synergize Health, Water and Sanitation) • VHSNC (Village Health Sanitation Nutrition Committee) • Jan Aarogya Samitis • Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC) • Pani Samiti PHED representatives and the trained members on water quality testing (as listed earlier) be integrated in aforesaid committees. |
| What does VHSNC stand for? | Village Health Sanitation Nutrition Committee | Community platforms/committees For timely and coordinated action and dissemination of information on water quality and health concerns, following community platforms are also to be utilized. • VISHWAS (a village-based initiative to synergize Health, Water and Sanitation) • VHSNC (Village Health Sanitation Nutrition Committee) • Jan Aarogya Samitis • Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC) • Pani Samiti PHED representatives and the trained members on water quality testing (as listed earlier) be integrated in aforesaid committees. Proposed actions 1. Integration of village level initiatives of water quality (PHED) and water-related health issues (NPCCHH). 2. Community-level local planning for convergent collective action on water and health-related services 3. | 281 | definition | 0.980 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334703_SOP-for-Joint-Action-on-Water-Quality-Monitoring-Health-Outcomes_Jan25.pdf | • VISHWAS (a village-based initiative to synergize Health, Water and Sanitation) • VHSNC (Village Health Sanitation Nutrition Committee) • Jan Aarogya Samitis • Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC) • Pani Samiti PHED representatives and the trained members on water quality testing (as listed earlier) be integrated in aforesaid committees. |
| What does VISHWAS stand for? | a village-based initiative to synergize Health, Water and Sanitation | Community platforms/committees For timely and coordinated action and dissemination of information on water quality and health concerns, following community platforms are also to be utilized. • VISHWAS (a village-based initiative to synergize Health, Water and Sanitation) • VHSNC (Village Health Sanitation Nutrition Committee) • Jan Aarogya Samitis • Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC) • Pani Samiti PHED representatives and the trained members on water quality testing (as listed earlier) be integrated in aforesaid committees. Proposed actions 1. Integration of village level initiatives of water quality (PHED) and water-related health issues (NPCCHH). 2. Community-level local planning for convergent collective action on water and health-related services 3. | 202 | definition | 0.980 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334703_SOP-for-Joint-Action-on-Water-Quality-Monitoring-Health-Outcomes_Jan25.pdf | • VISHWAS (a village-based initiative to synergize Health, Water and Sanitation) • VHSNC (Village Health Sanitation Nutrition Committee) • Jan Aarogya Samitis • Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC) • Pani Samiti PHED representatives and the trained members on water quality testing (as listed earlier) be integrated in aforesaid committees. |
| What is the purpose of VISHWAS? | a village-based initiative to synergize Health, Water and Sanitation | Community platforms/committees For timely and coordinated action and dissemination of information on water quality and health concerns, following community platforms are also to be utilized. • VISHWAS (a village-based initiative to synergize Health, Water and Sanitation) • VHSNC (Village Health Sanitation Nutrition Committee) • Jan Aarogya Samitis • Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC) • Pani Samiti PHED representatives and the trained members on water quality testing (as listed earlier) be integrated in aforesaid committees. Proposed actions 1. Integration of village level initiatives of water quality (PHED) and water-related health issues (NPCCHH). 2. Community-level local planning for convergent collective action on water and health-related services 3. | 202 | definition | 0.980 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334703_SOP-for-Joint-Action-on-Water-Quality-Monitoring-Health-Outcomes_Jan25.pdf | • VISHWAS (a village-based initiative to synergize Health, Water and Sanitation) • VHSNC (Village Health Sanitation Nutrition Committee) • Jan Aarogya Samitis • Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC) • Pani Samiti PHED representatives and the trained members on water quality testing (as listed earlier) be integrated in aforesaid committees. |
| What directives should the District Water and Sanitation Mission (DWSM) executive committee issue? | directives to block and community-level institutions | • To establish water testing protocol for monitoring water quality during outbreaks of water-borne diseases, during mass gathering events, during and after extreme weather events/disasters, and with climate change (i.e., sea level rise) C. District Level District Water and Sanitation Mission (DWSM) executive Committee under MoJS should include representatives from the health department (DNO-NPCCHH and DSO-IDSP, MS District hospital). Additional Roles include • To inform the water quality status in the district to District health team (DNO- NPCCHH, DSO-IDSP) • To inform about water-borne and chemical contamination disease distribution in the district to District PHED/RWSD team • To issue directives to block and community-level institutions • To submit a copy of this information be shared with state and district health officials D. | 696 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334703_SOP-for-Joint-Action-on-Water-Quality-Monitoring-Health-Outcomes_Jan25.pdf | Additional Roles include • To inform the water quality status in the district to District health team (DNO- NPCCHH, DSO-IDSP) • To inform about water-borne and chemical contamination disease distribution in the district to District PHED/RWSD team • To issue directives to block and community-level institutions • To submit a copy of this information be shared with state and district health officials D. |
| What financial support is provided to States and UTs at the national level? | necessary financial support to States and UTs through existing and or emerging mechanisms | The responsible cadres for various actions have been identified (in bold fonts). Institutional Framework This section outlines the existing institutional framework at the national, state, district, and sub-district levels to be utilized for joint action on water quality monitoring and health outcomes. Further, the strengthening of institutional mechanisms is also suggested. A. National Level Set up a water and health committee with representation from MoJS, MoHFW, and other ministries that meets once a quarter. Roles include • To support the formulation of policy, guidelines, and required time-to-time • To provide necessary financial support to States and UTs through existing and or emerging mechanisms B. State Level The State Water and Sanitation on Mission (SWSM) Executive Committee under MoJS should include representatives from the health department (SNO-NPCCHH and SSO-IDSP). | 622 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334703_SOP-for-Joint-Action-on-Water-Quality-Monitoring-Health-Outcomes_Jan25.pdf | Roles include • To support the formulation of policy, guidelines, and required time-to-time • To provide necessary financial support to States and UTs through existing and or emerging mechanisms B. |
| What information should the District Water and Sanitation Mission (DWSM) executive committee share with the District health team? | the water quality status in the district | • To establish water testing protocol for monitoring water quality during outbreaks of water-borne diseases, during mass gathering events, during and after extreme weather events/disasters, and with climate change (i.e., sea level rise) C. District Level District Water and Sanitation Mission (DWSM) executive Committee under MoJS should include representatives from the health department (DNO-NPCCHH and DSO-IDSP, MS District hospital). Additional Roles include • To inform the water quality status in the district to District health team (DNO- NPCCHH, DSO-IDSP) • To inform about water-borne and chemical contamination disease distribution in the district to District PHED/RWSD team • To issue directives to block and community-level institutions • To submit a copy of this information be shared with state and district health officials D. | 475 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334703_SOP-for-Joint-Action-on-Water-Quality-Monitoring-Health-Outcomes_Jan25.pdf | Additional Roles include • To inform the water quality status in the district to District health team (DNO- NPCCHH, DSO-IDSP) • To inform about water-borne and chemical contamination disease distribution in the district to District PHED/RWSD team • To issue directives to block and community-level institutions • To submit a copy of this information be shared with state and district health officials D. |
| What is one of the roles related to collaboration with research organizations? | To collaborate with a research organization to promote research in water quality and health-related issues | Roles include • To develop policy, necessary directives, and guidelines related to water and health from time to time • To collaborate with a research organization to promote research in water quality and health-related issues 4286362/2025/National Centre for Disease Control | 120 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334703_SOP-for-Joint-Action-on-Water-Quality-Monitoring-Health-Outcomes_Jan25.pdf | Roles include • To develop policy, necessary directives, and guidelines related to water and health from time to time • To collaborate with a research organization to promote research in water quality and health-related issues 4286362/2025/National Centre for Disease Control | 4 | page=4,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |
| What is promoted to mitigate water contamination and improve awareness of water and health issues? | community participation for safe water and preventive health action | Joint action by Water and Health Sectors together (Nodal officer under Water and Sanitation Mission + Block Health/ Medical Officer) • Identification of water quality hotspots, water-related disease outbreaks and remedial action • Conduct a regular block level (at least quarterly) with an agenda on water quality monitoring & surveillance activities • Community sensitization on water-borne diseases and preventive steps to be taken and to mitigate the water contamination. • Promote community participation for safe water and preventive health action, improving community awareness of water and health issues and related services. B. | 485 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/resource/1769334703_SOP-for-Joint-Action-on-Water-Quality-Monitoring-Health-Outcomes_Jan25.pdf | • Promote community participation for safe water and preventive health action, improving community awareness of water and health issues and related services. | 9 | page=9,block=1 | 0.700 | valid |