A STUDY OF THE SANITATION AND HYGIENE PROVISIONS UNDER SWACHH BHARAT, SWACHH VIDYALAYA PROGRAMME : ACROSS STATES/UTs IN INDIA

Abstract

Health and education are closely linked, as children thrive and learn best in a healthy environment. Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) play a crucial role in creating a safe and conducive learning environment for children in schools. India has committed to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 6) through the massive Swachh Bharat Mission or Swachh Bharat Abhiyan launched in 2014, aiming to provide sanitation and hygiene facilities to all by 2030. Given the programme’s significance at national and global levels, it is essential to evaluate it comprehensively to replicate its successes and address the shortcomings. This mixed-method study focuses on assessing the status of the Swachh Bharat Swachh Vidyalaya (SBSV) programme with regard to the water component in various schools across different states and union territories of India. The findings will facilitate knowledge-sharing among states or UTs, allowing them to adopt effective strategies for improvement. Furthermore, these insights can serve as a model for other countries striving to achieve global sanitation goals