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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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