July 2025

As Bihar continues its journey towards sustaining Open Defecation Free (ODF) status, one of the critical components emerging in the sanitation value chain is the safe and sustainable management of Faecal Sludge. While large cities have the advantage of centralized Sewerage Treatment Plants (STPs) linked to extensive sewer networks, the challenge remains immense in smaller […]

The true empowerment will goes beyond forming groups or providing employment—it lies in Empowering women isn’t just about connecting them to income-generating activities—it’s about preparing them to face challenges, make informed decisions, and succeed in enterprise. That’s the belief driving the livelihood initiatives supported by Maithon Power Limited (MPL), Tata Power Community Development Trust (TPCDT),

Nirsa, is a small village in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand. In today’s digital era, like other villages in India, the children and youth of this village also have dreams of reaching the limits of the skies, and Tata Power Community Development Trust (TPCDT), the CSR arm of Maithon Power Ltd.(Tata Power), Nirsa, Dhanbad and FINISH Society

This special edition of our newsletter would be incomplete without acknowledging the invaluable contributions of our incredible team members across the country—individuals who not only helped FINISH Society move closer to its mission but also designed and implemented practical, community-led solutions that tackled some of the toughest solid waste challenges. Across urban and rural landscapes—from

The year was 2016. In a remote block of Mirzapur district in Uttar Pradesh—Shikhar—a new journey was beginning. At the time, the block had approximately 18,000 households. While around 70% of these had access to toilets, actual usage varied significantly, ranging from just 50% to 90%. Open defecation remained a common practice, deeply rooted in

FINISH Society, with the continuous guidance and mentorship of its donor,  has been driving community-centered WASH initiatives with a strong focus on schools. One significant area of intervention has been the promotion of adequate and sustainable menstrual hygiene management (MHM) facilities for adolescent girls. This effort not only addresses infrastructure gaps but also works toward

Nestled in the southern part of Rajasthan, Dungarpur was once a district grappling with the deep-rooted issue of open defecation. In those days, women had to wait for the cover of darkness, facing discomfort, fear, and vulnerability just to meet their basic needs. Words like sanitation and health were distant concepts for most villagers. But

The transformation of a government primary schoolfrom a routine institution to a model of child-led hygieneand sanitation management exemplifies the impact ofthe FINISH Society’s School WASH initiative. Withtechnical support from our team and strategic guidancefrom our donor—our mentor and partner in this journeythis initiative aims to create sustainable behaviourchange alongside infrastructural improvements, laying afoundation for

FINISH Society has been making dedicated efforts in the field of renewable energy. In collaboration with SBI Card and Signify, we have installed nearly 650 kilowatts of solar power plants and over 1000 solar lights across remote and underserved regions of Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan. These initiatives, undertaken with the support of our