Interactive Decision Wizard
Answer 5 questions to see if B-CRT is right for your district
Is your district located in a Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)?
Government Policy Alignment
B-CRT meets or exceeds all major Indian sanitation policy requirements
Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0
✓✓ Exceeds- ✓ODF++ certification support
- ✓Sustainable sanitation systems
- ✓No manual scavenging
- ✓Safe treatment and disposal
- ✓Water conservation focus
Aspirational Toilets & ODF++ Criteria
✓✓ Exceeds- ✓Zero discharge to environment
- ✓No fecal sludge generation
- ✓Safe, hygienic user experience
- ✓Minimal water consumption
- ✓Preventive maintenance systems
CRZ Regulations (2019)
✓ Full Compliance- ✓Zero liquid discharge
- ✓No sewage pipe infrastructure required
- ✓Environmental clearance compatible
- ✓Minimal ground disturbance
- ✓Beach & coastal area compliant
Smart Cities Mission
✓ Full Compliance- ✓IoT-enabled monitoring
- ✓Real-time data dashboards
- ✓Predictive maintenance alerts
- ✓Remote management capability
- ✓Integration with city systems
National FSSM Policy
✓✓ Exceeds- ✓Safe containment
- ✓Professional emptying (no manual)
- ✓Proper treatment before disposal
- ✓Resource recovery alignment
- ✓Decentralized approach
Step-by-Step Procurement Guide
Complete roadmap from evaluation to deployment
Feasibility Assessment
1-2 weeksSite survey and requirement analysis with ReFlow technical team
Required Documents:
- Site location maps
- Expected daily footfall estimates
- Existing infrastructure details
- Power/water availability data
Budget Approval & Funding
2-4 weeksIdentify funding sources and secure internal approvals
Required Documents:
- Cost-benefit analysis report
- Funding source identification
- Budget justification note
- Council/committee approval
Tender Preparation
1-2 weeksPrepare tender documents with technical specifications
Required Documents:
- Technical specifications (provided by ReFlow)
- Evaluation criteria matrix
- Terms and conditions
- Pre-qualification requirements
Vendor Evaluation
2-3 weeksEvaluate proposals based on technical and financial criteria
Required Documents:
- Technical compliance checklist
- Financial bid comparison
- Reference verification
- ISO30500 certification verification
Contract Award & Deployment
4-8 weeksFinalize contract and begin installation
Required Documents:
- Purchase order
- Delivery schedule
- Installation plan
- Maintenance SLA agreement
Request Procurement Resources
Funding Sources & Financial Models
Multiple pathways to fund your B-CRT deployment
Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0
Central government grants for sustainable sanitation infrastructure
State Urban Development Funds
State-level infrastructure development grants
Smart Cities Mission Funding
For cities under Smart Cities Mission
CSR Partnerships
Corporate Social Responsibility funding from private companies
PPP Models
Public-Private Partnership for installation and operation
15th Finance Commission Grants
Tied grants for water and sanitation
Common Objections & Responses
Evidence-based answers to concerns raised by decision-makers
Cost is too high compared to traditional toilets
Response:
B-CRT has 73% lower lifetime cost due to zero water bills, minimal maintenance, and no sewage infrastructure needed
Evidence:
Hyderabad case study: ₹2.1 Cr annual savings vs traditional systems
We already have sewage infrastructure
Response:
B-CRT complements existing infrastructure for areas without coverage and provides backup during sewage failures
Evidence:
Visakhapatnam deployed 15 units alongside existing sewerage, reducing overflow incidents by 85%
Technology is unproven in India
Response:
B-CRT has 73+ deployments across 3 major cities with 99.2% uptime over 2+ years
Evidence:
ISO30500 certified, endorsed by Gates Foundation, operational in Hyderabad since 2023
Maintenance will be complex
Response:
IoT-based predictive maintenance with 24/7 monitoring. Automated alerts reduce manual oversight by 90%
Evidence:
Navi Mumbai: Response time reduced from 48 hours to <2 hours
Won't work in our climate/conditions
Response:
B-CRT is climate-agnostic. Solar-powered, works in coastal/desert/hilly/flood-prone areas
Evidence:
Operating successfully in coastal Navi Mumbai and landlocked Hyderabad
Users won't accept new technology
Response:
User satisfaction rate is 94% due to cleanliness, odor control, and modern design
Evidence:
Tourist areas in Navi Mumbai show 94% satisfaction in surveys
Technology Comparison Matrix
How B-CRT stacks up against alternatives
| Criteria | B-CRT (ReFlow) | Traditional Sewered | Bio-Toilets | Other NSS Systems |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Cost (per unit) | ₹15-20 lakhs | ₹8-12 lakhs + sewage pipeline (₹50L-1Cr/km) | ₹3-5 lakhs | ₹10-15 lakhs |
| Operating Cost (annual) | ₹1.2-1.5 lakhs | ₹4-6 lakhs (water + sewage treatment) | ₹2-3 lakhs (water + bacteria) | ₹3-5 lakhs |
| Water Consumption | Zero external water needed | 15-20,000 L/day | 8-10,000 L/day | 5-8,000 L/day |
| Sewage Infrastructure | Not required | Mandatory (₹50L-1Cr/km) | Required for liquid discharge | Often required |
| Environmental Compliance | ISO30500, Zero discharge | Requires STP, discharge norms | Partial (liquid discharge) | Varies |
| CRZ Suitability | Fully compliant | Not allowed in many CRZ areas | Conditional approval | Generally not suitable |
| Maintenance Frequency | Quarterly service, IoT monitoring | Daily cleaning + sewage line maintenance | Weekly bacteria dosing + cleaning | Bi-weekly to monthly |
| Uptime Reliability | 99.2% (proven) | 85-90% (pipe blockages) | 80-85% (bacteria failures) | 85-90% |
| Scalability | Modular, any location | Limited by sewage network | Limited by discharge capacity | Site-dependent |
| Smart Features | Full IoT, real-time monitoring | Limited to none | None | Limited |
Detailed Case Studies
Real-world performance data from government deployments
Hyderabad
Telangana
Navi Mumbai
Maharashtra
Visakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh