TNUSSP recognises the complexities of various vulnerable groups, urban poor, and slum communities who are left behind with respect to access and use of sanitation facilities. We work towards their inclusion in the programme.

TNUSSP has undertaken research studies, including baselines, to understand the existing sanitation situation in the state and in the two focus urban locations. Assessments of various components of the programme have been conducted.

TNUSSP has published several reports and practice briefs on sanitation. Studies from Phase 1 have been compiled into five box-sets:

• Scoping Studies
• Baseline & Engineering Studies
• Studies and Assessments in Tiruchirappalli
• Studies and Assessments in PNP & NNP
• Enabling Environment