Swachh Bharat Abhiyan – A Call For Behavioural And Infrastructural Changes
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India accounts for 59% of the world’s open defecating population
The percentage of households with no latrines decreased by 11% between 2001 and 2011
Rupees per person lost in India due to lack of proper sanitation and hygiene
Increasing access to household toilets over the last decade
Despite tremendous progress since 2001, there were still 9 states in India in 2011 where more than 50% of households did not have access to household toilets
Driving awareness and citizen participation – Swachh Bharat aims to reform behaviour patterns and provide infrastructure
