The Reality of Toilets in India: Clean, Accessible, and Changing Perceptions

🚽Government and private organizations have built over 92 million toilets in India since 2014 as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission.

🧼Toilets in slums and public places are well-maintained, clean, and accessible to both men and women.

🌟India has achieved over 89% sanitation coverage, ensuring that the majority of Indians have access to toilets.

🖼️Pictures of gods and famous Indians are displayed on walls to discourage open defecation.

💪India is actively working to change outdated perceptions of poor sanitation, promoting hygiene and cleanliness.

How many toilets have been built in India as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission?

—Over 92 million toilets have been built in India since 2014 as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission.

Are slum toilets clean and accessible?

—Yes, toilets in slums and public places are well-maintained, clean, and accessible to both men and women.

What is the sanitation coverage in India?

—Over 89% of Indians have access to toilets, achieving significant sanitation coverage.

Why are pictures of gods and famous Indians displayed on walls?

—Pictures of gods and famous Indians are displayed on walls to discourage open defecation and promote cleanliness.

What is India doing to change perceptions of poor sanitation?

—India is actively promoting hygiene and cleanliness to change outdated perceptions of poor sanitation.

00:00Foreign trolls often perpetuate the idea that Indians don't have access to public toilets.

01:02The government of India has initiated the Swachh Bharat Mission to build millions of toilets across the country.

02:57Toilets in public places and slums are clean, well-maintained, and accessible to both men and women.

07:57Over 92 million toilets have been built in India since 2014 as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission.

09:58Pictures of gods and famous Indians are displayed on walls to discourage open defecation.