Part II Scheme for 2014-2015 - Study on impact of application of human waste on soil health and ground water quality for promotion of ECOSAN UDDT in Musiri Town Panchayat - Sanction of Rs.3.97 lakhs - Orders - Issued
The Municipal Administration and Water Supply (TP.2) Department issued G.O. (2D) No. 14, dated 19 February 2015, sanctioning Rs.3.97 lakhs for a study in Musiri Town Panchayat, Trichy District. The study covers the effects of applying urine and faecal compost to soil, including impacts on crops, soil health and ground water quality, and promotes ECOSAN UDDT alternative toilet technology.
What the document governs
G.O. (2D) No. 14, dated 19 February 2015, issued by the Municipal Administration and Water Supply (TP.2) Department, approves funding for a specific study in Musiri Town Panchayat, Trichy District. The Government accepted a proposal from the Director of Town Panchayats and sanctioned Rs.3.97 lakhs under the Part II Scheme for 2014-2015.
The document is an administrative funding sanction. It does not state any change to land ownership, property title, land classification or development rights.
Purpose of the study
The study funded by G.O. (2D) No. 14 examines the application of human waste, identified as urine and faecal compost, to soil. Its stated objectives are:
- Characterise faecal compost and urine for their nutritive, ameliorative and pollution potential.
- Examine whether faecal compost and urine are suitable for application to soil.
- Evaluate their use in relation to crop growth, crop yield and quality parameters.
- Assess the impact of applying faecal compost and urine on the ground water ecosystem.
- Promote alternative toilet technology through ECOSAN UDDT.
Funding and administration
G.O. (2D) No. 14 sanctions Rs.3.97 lakhs for the Musiri Town Panchayat study. The expenditure is assigned to the specified account for sewerage and sanitation, other expenditure, State Plan study expenditure and grants for current expenditure.
The Director of Municipal Administration is authorised to draw the sanctioned amount and disburse it to the Director of Town Panchayats according to need and at the appropriate stage. The Director of Municipal Administration must also send a completion report to the Government.
The Finance Department concurred with the sanction through its communication dated 28 January 2015.
Who may be affected
G.O. (2D) No. 14 directly concerns Musiri Town Panchayat and the government authorities responsible for funding, conducting and reporting on the study. Property buyers and owners are not given any duty, fee or approval requirement by the document. However, people interested in local soil health, crop effects, sanitation technology or ground water quality may find the study objectives relevant.
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Common questions
Does this document change land ownership or property rights in Musiri?
No change to land ownership, property title, land classification or development rights is stated. The document sanctions funding for a study.
How much money was sanctioned for the Musiri Town Panchayat study?
The Government sanctioned Rs.3.97 lakhs under the Part II Scheme for 2014-2015.
What will the funded study examine?
It will examine urine and faecal compost for soil suitability, pollution potential, crop growth, yield and quality, and impacts on the ground water ecosystem. It also supports promotion of ECOSAN UDDT alternative toilet technology.
Who is responsible for releasing the sanctioned amount?
The Director of Municipal Administration is authorised to draw the amount and disburse it to the Director of Town Panchayats according to need. A completion report must be sent to the Government.
