Municipal Work In India: Or, Hints On Sanitation–General Conservancy And Improvement In Municipalities, Towns, And Villages

Municipal Work in India by Reginald Craufuird Sterndale is a practical guide on improving sanitation, public health, and urban management in Indian municipalities, towns, and villages during British rule. Drawing from firsthand experience, Sterndale offers suggestions on drainage, waste disposal, water supply, and town planning. Emphasizing the need for organized conservancy and hygiene, the book aims to aid colonial administrators and local bodies in fostering healthier living conditions. It reflects early efforts toward systematic urban improvement in colonial India.