Behavioural perspectives on water management and use in India: An evidence review(Summary)

• Author:UNICEF
• Publication date:23 Feb 2022
• Category:Reports

This literature review aims to draw out recent evidence on community engagement and behavior change communication interventions that have taken place around drinking and domestic water management in India.  The aim of this evidence review is to understand the role that behavioral factors can play in driving effective drinking water management practices. The overall objective is to use these findings to provide insights and support the development of behavior change strategies for meeting the goals of the Jal Jeevan Mission. This review utilizes five key pathways through which domestic and drinking water management can be addressed. These are Access to water, Safe water, Demand generation and management, Conservation and judicious use of water, and Citizen contribution and tariffs. These pathways are identified based on 36 publications that are covered by this review (literature dated 2015 onwards), sourced from multiple databases. To read more click here