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National Conference on Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission- Grameen
- 20 Feb 2024
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The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation recently organised a National Conference on Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission -Grameen (G) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- It aimed to reach at ‘A Unified Approach Towards Sustainable Solutions in Rural WASH Sector".
- State presentations offered insights into initiatives and progress from different regions, promoting discussions on replicability and sustainability.
- Notable state experiences included Kerala's Plastic Waste Management (PWM) initiative, Tamil Nadu's use of plastics in road construction and Bihar's Toilet Clinic.
- Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) interventions are designed to provide life-saving, long-term and sustainable access to safe water and sanitation, whilst promoting good hygiene practices that reduce the risk of water-related disease transmission.
Read more: Global Burden of Unsafe Drinking Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
