The government has roped in technical and infrastructure experts from Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) to standardise processes and design facilities for solid waste and used water management in towns with a population of less than one lakh.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Tuesday between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and public sector undertaking RITES for technical assistance under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0.
The technical support unit of RITES will offer assistance for a period of three years, an official statement said.