Sanitation Problem In India
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Explanation:
Globally, out of the 2.5 billion of people who do not have access to sanitation facilities, about 1 billion people practice open defecation, with 82 percent of these living in 10 countries (India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Sudan, Niger, Nepal, China and Mozambique).
The practice causes a considerable amount of the disease burden in India, causing untold numbers of infectious diseases, many of which cause diarrhoea which can result in severe dehydration.
Many continue with the practice simply because it is what has always been done, highlighting the need for education on sanitation among the population. More still do so simply because they have no other option, toilet facilities are lacking in India, particularly in rural communities.
Numerous programmes have been put in place to address the issue, though currently their impact has been limited.
School, Sanitation and Hygiene Education in India – a resource book
School Water and Sanitation Towards Health and Hygiene (SWASTHH) was born to spearhead School Sanitation and Hygiene Education (SSHE) in the country. This book is meant for managers and trainers involved in school sanitation and hygiene education (SSHE) programmes operating at different levels, such as state, district or block level. It was developed in the context of the SWASTHH programme in India and it provides many guidelines and activities.