The economics of sanitation

Swachh Bharat Mission is not only bringing about improvements in the health of communities but also providing economic returns

School teachers in the now open defecation free (ODF) Latehar district of Jharkhand are observing an interesting outcome. They say that the Swachh Bharat Mission has led to a significant reduction in incidents of diarrhoea, vomiting and malaria among children, dropouts have reduced and attendance has improved. They believe learning outcomes are also improving as children attend classes more regularly. 

Doctors in Narayanpur district in Chhattisgarh say that the number of visits by women with gastrointestinal related problems has significantly decreased. These women are not only spending less on getting themselves treated, but also have more time for productive activities that