Swachh Bharat Mission Program

Sanitation has emerged as a key issue since the 2011 Census highlighted the glaring data on lack of toilets in the country by stating that over 26 million people in India defecate in the open. Tryambakam Foundation, among its other objectives are conversion of insanitary toilets to pour flush toilets, putting an end to the inhuman practice of manual scavenging and carrying out Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM).

Though the government is putting forward its best efforts, but what matters the most is the behavioural change of its citizen which is very important to keep our country clean. Tryambakam Foundation feels that a need of an attitudinal change on the part of all citizens to fulfil the mission of a clean India in its true spirit.

The mission aims to eliminate open defecation by constructing toilets for households, communities; abolishing manual scavenging; ushering in advanced municipal solid waste management practices; encouraging private sector involvement in the sanitation sector and last but not the least by bringing about attitudinal change with regard to sanitation.

Citing a World Health Organization estimate that an average of Rs. 6500 per person was lost in India due to lack of cleanliness and hygiene, the Prime Minister emphasized that a clean India would make a significant impact on public health. It would safeguard income of the poor, ultimately contributing to the national economy. He underlined that sanitation should not be seen as a political tool, but as manifestation of patriotism and contribution towards nation-building.

Though the government has greatly publicized this mission, yet there is a lack of adequate awareness about making India clean, which is a major cause of concern. If each person starts making efforts for keeping their surroundings clean, we will see the positive results soon. Tryambakam Foundation with the help of public donations, voluntary organisations and government grants want to eradicate this social evil by generating awareness.