Today India achieved 100% household toilet coverage from 38% five years ago
Today India achieved 100% household toilet coverage from 38% five years ago. The Government made 110million toilets for free in poor people's houses to make this happen. This is the largest sanitation program in the history of the world. https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/open-defecation-just-one-step-towards-swachh-bharat-says-pm-narendra-modi-1605675-2019-10-02
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I know this is a big challenge and they certainly tried hard, but they also have a bit of a record of exaggerating their progress.
Google gives me some links that doubt this claim, e.g. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/10/modi-set-declare-indi..., https://www.dw.com/en/modi-claims-india-toilet-milestone-del...
So, how far are they really?
Google gives me some links that doubt this claim, e.g. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/10/modi-set-declare-indi..., https://www.dw.com/en/modi-claims-india-toilet-milestone-del...
So, how far are they really?
This is BS. The Indian government is notorious for using the nation's resources for propaganda. I wouldn't trust these numbers until audited by an independent body.
What are the metrics for 100% coverage - just that they are built or whether they are maintained regularly with adequate drainage system, is there water available? There is a good way this metric can be gamed by going on a building spree without really worrying about drainage, maintenance, usage.
Where is the source for 100% I dont see it in the article
checkout their official website : https://swachhbharatmission.gov.in/sbmcms/index.htm