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VOL. 10, ISSUE 2 (2025)
Impact of sewerage interventions on urban health and service delivery: Evidence from the Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Project (MPUDP)
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Dr. Sonali Tripathi, Dr. Alka Modi Asati, Peeyush Dhar Tripathi
Abstract
Urban sanitation infrastructure is a critical determinant of public health
and socio-economic development in India. The Madhya Pradesh Urban Development
Project (MPUDP), supported by the World Bank and implemented by the Madhya
Pradesh Urban Development Company Limited (MPUDC), aimed to address challenges
in sewerage systems across four towns of Madhya Pradesh, namely Chhindwara,
Dharampuri, Shajapur and Bhedaghat. The study employed a mixed-methods
approach, combining quantitative household surveys (5870 households), focus
group discussions (FGDs), key informant interviews (KIIs), and secondary data
analysis from MIS/GIS, DPRs, and health records to assess the project’s
outcomes. Findings indicate significant improvements in sewerage infrastructure
and household connections, a reduction of 36–41% in sanitation-related diseases,
enhanced institutional capacity through tariff efficiency and GIS/MIS adoption,
and increased community engagement, particularly women’s participation in
decision-making. The study concludes that MPUDP has made substantial progress
toward achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to health (SDG
3), clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), and sustainable cities (SDG 11), while
also serving as a replicable model for other states. While MPUDC implemented
sewerage interventions in seven towns under the project, the present research
specifically focused on four towns.
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Pages:39-43
How to cite this article:
Dr. Sonali Tripathi, Dr. Alka Modi Asati, Peeyush Dhar Tripathi "Impact of sewerage interventions on urban health and service delivery: Evidence from the Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Project (MPUDP)". International Journal of Advanced Science and Research, Vol 10, Issue 2, 2025, Pages 39-43
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