Conference

ICNSS 2026

2nd International Conference on Non-Sewered Sanitation Systems - join the global conversation on the future of sanitation.

Global Engagement

GSCOE team with Mr Bill Gates at the PSA Office

Working with national and global partners to advance next-generation sanitation for underserved communities.

Delegates

International delegates visit GSCOE

Global experts visiting our laboratories and the Engineering Field Testing Platform at IIT Palakkad.

Exhibition

IFAT Exhibition - Mumbai

Showcasing sanitation technologies and building partnerships across industry and government.

Open House

Open House 2025

Welcoming students, researchers and the community to explore the work of GSCOE.

Outreach

Community outreach and field engagement

Robust outreach programs with key collaborators facilitating direct community engagement.

Collaboration

ISLE delegation visit

Strengthening national networks in non-sewered sanitation systems.

Team GSCOE

A dedicated team driving sanitation innovation

Researchers, scientists and laboratory executives committed to circularity in WaSH.

Welcome to GSCOE

A global hub for next-generation sanitation

The Global Sanitation Center of Excellence (GSCOE) is a Center of Excellence of IIT Palakkad, established with support from the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor, Government of India. The Center's mission is to provide tangible benefits to underserved communities across India, and ongoing initiatives are already making a positive impact.

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Supported by visionary partners

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Vision & Mission

Our vision

To be a premier global hub for next-generation sanitation that integrates advanced research and climate resilient sustainable technologies.

Pivotal endeavors toward our vision

Pivotal endeavors that progressively reinforce each other, culminating in the realization of our vision.

Research and Innovation

To advance research and innovation in next generation sanitation technologies.

Knowledge Academy

To establish a world-class learning academy dedicated to advancing knowledge in sanitation.

Capacity Building

To promote effective policies and strategies to address the capacity building needs in sanitation.

Technology Translation

To foster indigenous climate resilient sanitation technologies in the field.

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Partners

Our Collaborators & Partners

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
IWA
HDFC Bank Parivartan
IIT Madras
University of Southampton
UKZN
CSE
NFSSM Alliance
CDD Society
NIUA
WASH Institute
ASCI
Keystone Foundation
IAPMO
Toilet Board Coalition
TechIN IIT Palakkad
IPTIF
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
IWA
HDFC Bank Parivartan
IIT Madras
University of Southampton
UKZN
CSE
NFSSM Alliance
CDD Society
NIUA
WASH Institute
ASCI
Keystone Foundation
IAPMO
Toilet Board Coalition
TechIN IIT Palakkad
IPTIF
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