Sanitation in India - Statistics

·  The UN suggests that each person needs 20-50 litres of safe freshwater a day to ensure their basic needs for drinking, cooking and cleaning. Source: World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP)

·  More than one in six people worldwide - 894 million - don't have access to this amount of safe freshwater. Source: World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Joint Monitoring Programme on Water Supply and Sanitation (JMP)

·  Globally, diarrhoea is the leading cause of illness and death, and 88 per cent of diarrhoeal deaths are due to a lack of access to sanitation facilities, together with inadequate availability of water for hygiene and unsafe drinking water. Source: JMP

·  Today 2.5 billion people, including almost one billion children, live without even basic sanitation. Every 20 seconds, a child dies as a result of poor sanitation. That's 1.5 million preventable deaths each year.
Source: Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC)

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·  In Sub-Saharan Africa, treating diarrhoea consumes 12 percent of the health budget. On a typical day, more than half the hospital beds in are occupied by patients suffering from faecal-related disease. Source: WSSCC

·  Washing hands with soap can reduce the risk of diarrhoeal diseases by up to 47 per cent. Source: WHO

·  The first ever global handwashing day was celebrated on 15 October during the International Year of Sanitation.

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My India . . . .

Dirty roads, Foul smell, clogged drains, Close to hell. Open sewers where the mosquitoes dwell, so much to see, so much to tell. Yes we need to make India less dirty. Oh but wait. Haven’t we heard this already? Hygiene should be promoted blah blah blah.
What we really need; is action. Not drawing room discussions and prime time debates. We need to come together to change the face of the nation.
We are the Youth. We have the power. We are the Youth power.

Slum dog millionaire shows the filthy slums. Eat pray love, shows the poverty. Is this what India is? A dump ground of unwanted substances waiting for someone to advertise it internationally? It’s our home. Its “swadesh” . It’s where the Seventh wonder of the world exists. Its where Saas bhi kabhi bahu thi runs for 13 years and makes everyone cry in every episode. It’s where you and I live; where you and I breathe. Let’s join together and eradicate this misfortune, this curse to this beautiful nation. Do what you can and others will follow. Lead the way! Help us make our city a better place.

See what you see but never a sight you forget. Do what you can, bleed some sweat. India is for us to protect.

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Sanitation and Hygiene in our nation

Unfortunately sanitation and hygiene is severely lacking in India, and can be the cause of many problems and illness for visitors. Some adjustment is required while traveling in India. The following information will help with staying healthy in India.

Waste in India:

India’s growing population and increasing levels of consumption have given rise to significant waste management issues. Thousands of tons of garbage are produced in India’s major cities each day and the amount of trash laying around is often shocking to visitors. The lack of garbage bins contributes a lot to the problem. Visitors should watch where they walk and, where possible, keep their trash until they find an appropriate place to dispose of it.

Pollution in India:

Pollution is also a big problem in India, especially in the major cities where air quality is very low. People with respiratory conditions, such as asthma, need to be particularly careful and should always carry medication.

Water in India:

Most of India's tap water is unfit for consumption. Restaurants will offer treated drinking water, but it’s advisable for visitors to always drink bottled water. Bottled water in India comes in two types -- packaged drinking water, and pure mineral water such as the Bisleri brand. There is a difference between them. Packaged drinking water is water that has been treated and made healthy for drinking, while mineral water has been obtained naturally at its underground source and hygienically bottled. Both are safe to drink, although mineral water is better as it's chemical free.

Food in India:

Food is often the cause of many visitors’ stomach upsets. It’s important to be careful about how it’s stored, cooked, and served. Avoid buffets and only eat freshly cooked food that’s served hot. A sign of a good restaurant is one that’s consistently filled with people. Be careful of eating washed salads, fresh fruit juice (which may be mixed with water), and ice. Many people also choose not to eat meat while in India, and instead prefer to take advantage of the wide range of vegetarian dishes on offer throughout the country. Meat eaters should avoid food from cheap restaurants and railway station vendors.

Toilets in India:

Unfortunately one of India’s major problems is its severe lack of public toilets, which is blamed for the common sight of men relieving themselves on the side of the street. In addition, the public toilets that are provided are usually dirty and not well maintained, and many of them are the “squat” variety. If you do need to go to the toilet, it’s best to head to a restaurant or hotel and use the facilities there.

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