Access to clean toilet is a human right, not a privilege

In India, World Toilet Day serves as a pivotal moment to reinforce efforts toward sustaining the nation’s Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. The government has directed all States and Union Territories to conduct ground-level surveys to identify existing gaps and expedite the construction of Individual Household Latrines (IHHLs). Additionally, village-level registration drives and camps are organized to ensure that all eligible beneficiaries receive timely sanction orders for toilet construction.