On Gandhi Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong critique of previous governments for neglecting sanitation issues, highlighting the achievements of the Swachh Bharat Mission. He urged citizens to continue striving for a cleaner and more dignified India.
A new study published in Nature journal reveals the significant impact of India’s Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) on infant mortality. The research found that the construction of toilets under the program has helped avert an estimated 60,000-70,000 infant deaths annually, demonstrating the crucial role of sanitation in public health.
In Chennai, a public toilet on West Cemetery Road in Old Washermenpet has only one functional toilet for men, despite having two doors and signage for both genders. The other room is used as a storeroom, leaving women in the area with limited options. This issue highlights the lack of adequate sanitation facilities for women in the city.
Chennai’s Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has deployed 15 vacuum-operated garbage suction vehicles in five zones to enhance street cleaning efforts. The vehicles utilize a flexible pipe to collect waste from hard-to-reach areas, improving sanitation and worker safety. While praised for their effectiveness, some suggest incorporating sweeping and suction features for greater efficiency.
In a world where modern conveniences are often taken for granted, the hand-held faucet stands out as a seemingly simple invention that has had a profound impact on women’s lives. From its humble beginnings in the days before plumbing, when women had to resort to awkward and unsanitary methods to maintain their personal hygiene, to its present-day ubiquity in public restrooms, the hand-held faucet has been a transformative tool for generations of women. This article explores the history of the hand-held faucet, its significance for women’s health and dignity, and its role in improving the overall sanitation and hygiene of public spaces.
Dr. Yash Garg, a former doctor who recently became the Deputy Commissioner of Panchkula, has outlined his priorities for the district. These include conducting a peaceful and fair election, improving sanitation and road conditions, enhancing women’s safety, addressing malnutrition and anemia, expanding healthcare facilities in underserved areas, and finding solutions for proper garbage disposal. Dr. Garg emphasizes the importance of identifying and intervening to address malnutrition in children and anemia in women and teenage girls.
The town of Saswad has garnered recognition for its unwavering commitment to cleanliness, earning prestigious awards and achieving the coveted Water+ status. With a focus on waste management and the safety of sanitation workers, Saswad serves as a model for other municipalities.
