Why it's easier for India to get to Mars than to tackle its toilet challenge

For an emerging country like India, it is relatively easier to take part in exploratory missions to Mars than to tackle its sanitation challenge

World Toilet Day: India needs one toilet every two seconds to achieve target by 2019

The need to construct toilets per minute has increased from 35 to 41; target may stretch up to 2035 due to extremely slow pace

UN highlights importance of water in maintaining global peace

Stresses the need for better water management techniques worldwide

India’s sanitation economy to double by 2021

It would be worth $62 billion in three years and the credit would go to Swachh Bharat Mission, say speakers at 18th World Toilet Summit

Interactive map to monitor gaps in sanitation launched

The map will help monitor the progress in the construction of toilets in all districts

No toilet at home? Can’t contest local body polls in Bihar, says Nitish

State government to make amendments to the existing Bihar Panchayati Raj Act

Where do Indians defecate?

Half of India's population defecates in the open. In all probability, they will continue to do so for the next 10 years

World Toilet Day: India now aims to build one toilet every two seconds

The country needs to play a major role in reducing open defecation

Stink over missing toilets: ministry initiates probe

CAG audit may be sought if states fail to disclose correct information, says secretary for drinking water and sanitation