India - sanitation + toilets Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What year does India hope to eliminate open defecation by?
A
2019
2
Q
What is the cost for India’s goal?
A
$29bn - through subsidies of 12,000 for every toilet built
3
Q
What were some issues with the way open defecation was discouraged?
A
In Sangola (small village in India) - shamed people, used coercion/violence
4
Q
Did India meet their goal?
A
Accessibility to toilets improved
Hard to measure if open defecation is 0% (probably not but working in that direction)
