India is slowly moving towards the goal to become one of the
global leaders in every sphere. But, India is still way behind in terms of
sanitation facilities. Yes, every household in cities and towns has access to
toilets but the same cannot be said about innumerable villages of India. Rural
India is the real India. So, India can become a global leader only if the
villages of India are developed. For this purpose, rural areas of India need
access to hygiene toilets.
Even today, many people in rural areas of India do not have
toilets. These people defecate openly as they have no other option. They are
unable to build a toilet in their household premises because of lack of money.
But some people have enough money but they use this money to purchase
televisions, refrigerators, coolers etc. For these people, having a toilet
inside their household premises is not a necessity as they have become
habituated with defecating openly and these people think that it is not a good
idea to waste money and land for building a toilet. These people have little
knowledge about the health hazards which are associated with defecating in the open.
These people have to be made aware of the health hazards associated with open defecation.
Various types of diseases are prevalent in areas which lack
sanitation facilities. Open defecation is the cause of deadly diseases like
diarrhoea, dysentery, cholera, gastroenteritis etc. When people defecate
openly, flies feed on this excreta and often carry minute excreta in their feet.
Excreta is full of deadly germs. When flies come in contact with food and
water, they infect food and water with germs. When humans consume this infected food
and water, they become sick. Lack of toilets is the major cause of malnutrition
of children. Defecating openly is the major cause of death of children. Both Government and people must take proper
steps to build toilets to prevent child deaths as children are the future of
our nation. Getting rid of open defecation will immensely help to improve
sanitation and reduce disease outbreaks.
Lack of toilets is a serious problem for women. Unlike men,
women have to think twice before defecating openly as it is a matter of dignity
for them. Women do not deserve this shame. Women deserve a clean toilet, complete
with the safety and privacy of a door. Women are the pride of our families. Shouldn’t
we take a stand for the dignity of our mother, sister and daughter and stress
on the building of toilets in every household? Let’s come forward and join
hands to build toilets for the safety, security and integrity of our family
members. Together we can create a hygiene India.
You can bring about the change in the lives of millions of kids, thereby showing your support for the Domex initiative. All you need to do is "click" on the "Contribute Tab" on www.domex.in and Domex will contribute Rs.5 on your behalf to eradicate open defecation, thereby helping kids like Babli live a dignified life.
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