Behaviour change/nudges

More than just toilets needed to clean India

Behaviour change and not just toilets needed for Swachh Bharat
A study conducted by the Global Sanitation Fund in the states of Jharkhand, Odisha and Maharashtra has revealed that a number of...
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Dignity and self-respect to drive Swachh Bharat

Government mulls making 'dignity and self-respect' the focal points of Swachh Bharat 
The union government has zeroed in on 'dignity and self-respect' as the focal points of the Swachh Bharat Mission. The idea to reinvent the...
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Improvised septic tanks to deal with groundwater pollution

Badly constructed, ill-maintained latrines contaminate Namakkal's groundwater
Sewage seeping into the ground from septic tanks has remained a serious concern in Tamil Nadu’s Namakkal district for a while. A consortium of government and private organisations got together to develop...
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Mahila Milan's toilets stand out in Wadala

Mahila Milan collective seeks to ensure proper housing and sanitation in Mumbai slums
Leaders of Mahila Milan collective in Mumbai understand the importance good sanitation and have taken it upon themselves to ensure that women in slums have a...
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Breaking the silence: World Menstrual Hygiene Day

World Menstrual Hygiene Day - May 28
Aimed at breaking myths and taboos surrounding menstruation, May 28 is celebrated as Menstrual Hygiene Day across the world. Though insufficient data plagues policy formulation, decentralised studies in many...
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ) - Menstruation and menstrual hygiene management

In the world’s second most populous country with nearly 355 million menstruating women, 23% of...

Compendium of sanitation success stories from the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

One of the stated Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations is to improve access to...