Current Affairs - Places - Discussion

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in collaboration with the Habitat Charitable Trust, has proposed the construction of a state-of-the-art faecal sludge treatment plant (FSTP) at Sarovaram, Kozhikode, Kerala. The plant is designed to improve sanitation and water hygiene in the region with a capacity of 200 KLD (0.2 MLD). The project is funded entirely by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Habitat Charitable Trust, amounting to ₹36 crore, thereby ensuring no financial burden on the Kozhikode Corporation. This initiative represents a significant upgrade to Kozhikode's waste management infrastructure.