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Mission Sunehra Kal: Rural Sanitation and Toilet Access
Donor
ITC
Theme
Water & Sanitation Systems
Location
The Nilgiris district
Year
2019–Present
Construction of household and community toilets to eliminate open defecation and improve rural health, safety and dignity.
As part of ITC Mission Sunehra Kal, RDO supported panchayats to improve rural sanitation through awareness building, technical support and toilet construction. The project focused on individual household toilets and community toilets, helping families shift away from open defecation and strengthening safe sanitation practices at village level. The work has directly improved dignity, privacy and health outcomes, especially for women and adolescent girls.
Key Outcomes
849 household toilets and 16 community toilets constructed, supporting sustained open defecation free practices.
Beneficiaries
1,609 families
Power in Numbers
865
toilets constructed
1,609
families reached
100%
ODF practice supported
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