Corporates and ISC Unite to Recognise Sanitation Excellence at ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2025

BusinessWire India

 

New Delhi [India], September 18: The India Sanitation Coalition (ISC) proudly announces its strategic partnership with HSBC India, ITC, Reckitt and GMR Varalakshmi Foundation to recognize and reward excellence in sanitation at the prestigious 9th ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards 2025. Instituted in 2017, the ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards are a national platform that recognize pathbreaking efforts in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). These Awards honour individuals and institutions that have made outstanding contributions to improving sanitation outcomes in India.

 

As ISC marks its 10th Anniversary, this milestone edition aligns with India's vision of Viksit Bharat, celebrating impactful initiatives that contribute to national missions such as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and Har Ghar Jal. The Awards for NGOs, social organizations, and individuals underscore a commitment to fostering grassroots impact and driving sustainable change in sanitation and hygiene across India.

 

Speaking on the partnership, Ms. Naina Lal Kidwai, Chair of India Sanitation Coalition, stated, "This collaboration aims to empower WASH champions who are transforming lives through innovative solutions. Over the years, our awards have recognised changemakers driving sustainable WASH initiatives. Presented by Union Ministers in the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, along with other dignitaries from these ministries, these awards have provided winners with greater visibility, credibility, and access to vital resources. Through corporate partnerships that have led to the monetization of these awards, the ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards continue to strengthen the ecosystem and foster scalable impact."

 

Since their inception, the ISC-FICCI Sanitation Awards have evolved into a premier platform for recognizing excellence in sanitation. The Awards spotlight pioneering projects, encourage investments, and promote sustainable sanitation solutions. In 2025, the Awards will commemorate ISC's decade-long journey, featuring collaborations with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.