Sanitation

Dr. Avinash Pol, a dental surgeon from Maharashtra, guided the residents of more than 70 villages in the state to help revive water bodies and learn about beneficial government schemes. He also helped them with sanitation work.

Sikkim, which was recently adjudged the cleanest among the 26 states in India, has been investing in cleanliness and hygiene for a long time. Here is story of the inspiring and effective multi-pronged effort behind this remarkable achievement.

T.Venkaiah, was recently recognized as one of India's most dedicated workers for his efforts in keeping his neighbourhood spotless and for educating the masses on garbage segregation.

Four students living in the Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu crowdfunded money from their classmates to build a toilet for their friend who did not have this facility at home.

Palak Gaur, a 19-year-old resident of Kanpur has decided to improve the sanitation facilities in her village single-handedly. This is how she is doing it.

An innovative way to address the issues concerning open defecation in Mumbai, these energy- efficient bio toilets will focus on slum pockets, where people do not have access to basic sanitation.

Read about Kanti Lal Rot, a tribal from rural Rajasthan, who, inspired by the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, went to great lengths to build a toilet for his home.

Microfinance is helping mothers in rural Tamil Nadu secure the health and safety of their children by financing the construction of toilets in their homes.

Suriya Ansari, a former engineer, is helping improve the health and sanitation conditions of rural India with a simple, cost-effective toilet solution.

Upset over the lack of public toilets in India, the Bosnia ambassador, along with ambassadors of Chile, Guatemala and Serbia, organised a tennis match for foreign officials posted in India. The event raised over Rs 25 lakhs, which will be used to build toilets.