Wherever the Need India Services

Aims to deliver affordable sanitation solutions, prioritizing women's safety and dignity, while promoting sustainability through resource recycling and preventing environmental pollution.

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • FCRA
  • 80G
  • 12A
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Geographies Served

Programs

  • GroFam (Family EcoSan)

    District
    District

    Yanam

    States

    Puducherry

    Sanitation First has made significant strides by erecting over 3000 individual household EcoSan toilets. These innovative facilities not only provide families with a convenient and hygienic means of sanitation within the confines of their homes but also offer an additional benefit – the retrieval of compost. This compost, derived from the EcoSan toilets, serves as a valuable resource for households, enriching the soil with essential nutrients that support the growth of crops and flowering plants. Through this dual-purpose approach, Sanitation First not only addresses the immediate need for safe sanitation but also contributes to the sustainability of agricultural practices, ultimately enhancing the overall well-being of communities.

  • GroFil (DEWATS)

    District
    District

    Yanam

    States

    Puducherry

    In communities and schools where resource recovery is neither logistically nor programmatically feasible, Sanitation First offers toilets utilizing Dewats systems. These systems, characterized by low cost and high efficiency, employ natural, biological, and physical processes for waste management. Waste undergoes treatment through various stages, including the settler, anaerobic baffled reactor, and fixed bed anaerobic filter, culminating in a planted Gravel filter integrated into the surrounding landscape. This approach guarantees that no untreated waste is released into the environment, ensuring safe sanitation practices with minimal water consumption.

Leadership Team

  • Dr. Shanmugasundaram Paramasivan

    Founder and Chief Mentor

  • Tirukurungudi Santhanam Padmapriya

    Chief Executive

  • Vunnava Janardhan Rao

    Board Member

  • Dr. Thiyagarajan Thiripurasundari

    Board Member

  • Dr. Sita Ratna Devi Duddi

    Board Member

  • Ramamurthy Shankaran

    Board Member

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AAACW8581H

  • Registration Number

    U85190PY2009NPL002266

  • CSR Form 1

    Not Available

  • 80G

    AAACW8581HF20211

  • 12A

    AAACW8581HE20174

  • FCRA

    285130110

About

  • Headquarters

    Puducherry

  • Since

    2009

Impact

Sanitation First India has benefited over 600,000 people across India through their sustainable WASH solutions and programs.

Vision and Mission

Sanitation First India's vision is a world where everyone has access to clean, safe and sustainable WASH services. Their mission is to empower communities through innovative and sustainable sanitation solutions.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    Wherever the Need India Services, No. 109M, Jaya Vilas Complex, Cuddalore Road, Mudaliarpet, Yanam, Puducherry, India , Puducherry

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Section 8 (formerly Section 25)

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management