Cost-Effective Design of Latrine for Low Income Group

Purpose: Latrine is a symbol of cleanness. It most to have latrine even for getting basic government facilities. Though the country declared ODF, in reality, it difficult maintain status long. There are pieces evidence that ODF zones reverted open defecation over time. was this context, study carried out explore appropriate latrines be constructed case Mahottari District, Nepal. Design/Methodology/Approach: Two communities namely Khyarmara (of Bardibas Municipality wards no. 10 and 11) Pipara rural municipality, 1 7) were selected study. Household surveys along with observation homestead, focus group discussion local people key informants implementers main sources data followed by secondary data. Findings/Result: The has identified three different types existing areas including water seal offset type single pit (SO), septic tank (LST), double (DO). By large, SO-type exist area. found 87 % currently sustained (SL), whereas rest fall under either but at risk (SAR) category or simply not (NS). analysis showed (DO) more sustainable cost-effective comparison other This led recommendation constructing DO areas. very challenging having low income afford construct latrines. Therefore, worthwhile provide certain support terms capital subsidy weaker section society. Originality/Value: significant policymakers designers overcome issue toilet construction. Paper Type: Action Research