GS4 · UPSC Mains
You are serving as the Public Health Officer in a district that is lagging behind in achieving the Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. Even after ensuring adequate access to water and sanitation services, their usage has not spread and the practice of open defecation continues in the district. Despite serious extension efforts by the government, safe hygienic practices have not been adopted by the people. As a result, various instances of bacteriological contamination and water-borne diseases have surfaced up recently. In such a scenario: (a) Examine the reasons behind low usage and adoption rates of built toilets in India? (b) Highlighting the principles to be kept in mind while preparing an effective Information, Education and Communication (IEC) strategy, design an action plan to address the problem.
| Topper | Rank | Source | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nupur Goel | — | VisionIAS | p.34 |
| Vinayak Narwade Karbhari | — | VisionIAS | p.34 |
| Abhinav Tyagi | — | VisionIAS | p.34 |
| Uma Haritha N | — | VisionIAS | p.34 |
| Aditya Bansal | — | VisionIAS | p.34 |
| Mahipal Singh Gurjar | — | VisionIAS | p.34 |
| Ravi Kumar Sihag | — | VisionIAS | p.54 |
| Avadh Singhal | — | VisionIAS | p.33 |
| Sanjita Mohapatra | — | Vision | p.34 |