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Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation joins forces with National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign

SOURCE : PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU | PUBLISHED : 5 JULY 2024

DDWS has launched 2-month awareness campaign, ‘Swachh Gaon, Shudh Jal – Behtar Kal’ from 1st July 2024, to promote the use of safe water and sanitation practices at the village and panchayat level

Synergy between rural sanitation mission and National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign underscores our unwavering dedication to public health: Shri C.R. Paatil

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, has joined hands with the National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign, launched on 24th June 2024 by Union Health Minister Shri J.P. Nadda, alongside Union Ministers of State, senior officials Union Government, various States/UTs and development partner representatives.

The synergy between the rural sanitation mission and the National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign underscores our unwavering dedication to public health. Through these concerted efforts, we are not only aiming to reduce childhood mortality but also fostering a culture of health and hygiene across rural India

Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Paatil

The National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign aims for zero child deaths from diarrhoea through a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach over a two-month period.

Key focus areas include:

Complementing this initiative, DDWS has launched an awareness campaign on ‘Safe Water and Sanitation’ in rural areas from 1st July to 31st August 2024, ‘Swachh Gaon, Shudh Jal- Behtar Kal’. This campaign is designed toraise awareness and promote the use of safe water and sanitation practices at the village and panchayat level.

This effort will contribute to the National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign’s goal of reducing childhood mortality due to diarrhoea and improving overall public health in rural India by also advocating for sustaining and achieving the Open Defecation Free Plus Model status in all villages in India towards a Sampoorna Swasth & Swachh Bharat.

This initiative is a critical step towards safeguarding the health of our children and communities. By integrating our efforts with the National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign, we aim to ensure that no child succumbs to preventable diseases like diarrhoea. Our focus on clean water and sanitation is pivotal to achieving this goal.

Secretary (DDWS) Ms. Vini Mahajan

Key Campaign Activities:

Phased out Implementation:

SOURCE : PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU | PUBLISHED : 5 JULY 2024

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