Training Workshop on Fluoride and Fluorosis Mitigation

A vital three-day training workshop on Fluoride and Fluorosis Mitigation will be held from July 8 to 10, 2025, in Gurugram, Haryana. Organized by the S M Sehgal Foundation in collaboration with CAWST (Centre for Affordable Water and Sanitation Technology), the event aims to address the rising health challenges linked to fluoride contamination in drinking water.

The workshop will equip participants with essential knowledge on water quality, fluoride testing, and the harmful effects of excess fluoride, including dental fluorosis and bone deformities. Conducted in both English and Hindi, the training will cover the sources, spread, and health impacts of fluoride in rural water systems, along with prevention and mitigation techniques.

Participants will explore community-focused solutions such as water treatment technologies, behavior change approaches, and the use of local resources like Moringa and nutritious diets. The sessions will also include action planning to support fluoride mitigation at the grassroots level.

Who should attend?

WASH professionals, health and nutrition practitioners, doctors, PHC staff, community leaders, and researchers or and anyone working to improve water quality and health impact.

Important information:

1. Registration deadline: June 20, 2025
2. Final selection: Announced by June 25, 2025

Registration link: https://forms.gle/PwQkA2G8CtVdSY9x6