Fg says open defecation would be outlawed by 2025
It seems like you're referring to a statement made by the Government of India, specifically the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), which aims to eradicate open defecation by 2025.
In 2014, the Indian government launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) to improve sanitation and hygiene across the country. As part of this initiative, the government set a target to build 11 crore (110 million) toilets and make India open defecation-free (ODF) by October 2, 2019, which is the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
However, the deadline was later extended to 2025, with the government committing to make India ODF by 2025. The government has been working towards achieving this goal by implementing various initiatives, such as:
- Building toilets in rural and urban areas
- Promoting community-led total sanitation (CLTS) approach
- Providing financial assistance to individuals and communities to build toilets
- Creating awareness about the importance of sanitation and hygiene
- Encouraging behavioral change through education and social mobilization
The government has also been working with state governments, local bodies, and civil society organizations to ensure that the goal of making India ODF by 2025 is achieved.
It's worth noting that while the government has made significant progress in improving sanitation and hygiene, there are still challenges to be addressed, such as:
- Inadequate infrastructure in rural areas
- Limited access to toilets in urban slums
- Lack of maintenance and upkeep of existing toilets
- Limited awareness and behavioral change among certain sections of the population
Despite these challenges, the government remains committed to achieving its goal of making India ODF by 2025 and ensuring that every citizen has access to a safe and hygienic toilet.