Panchthar was declared the first open-defecation free district of the eastern region today.

The Rural Development Organisation (RDO) Trust has initiated a project to make the Nilgiris an Open Defecation Free district by 2018.

Actor Vidya Balan, ambassador of Centre’s flagship sanitation programme, would probably think twice if she were ever to associate with Odisha.

In an attempt to provide access to hygienic sanitation facilities to thousands of commuters boarding long-distance buses, a ‘Namma Toilet’ has been launched at Peerkankaranai.

Goa might boast of positive socio-economic indicators like high per capita income and literacy rate, but inflow of migrant workers is rapidly altering the state's demographics.

Tough luck if you want to take a leak when out on the street. Chances are that you wouldn't even find a public urinal. And if you are lucky enough to spot one, step in with caution.

The government is planning to revive the dried up sources of water apart from encouraging rainwater harvesting to reduce water wastage in the state, said state rural development secretary Arun Kuma

Unicef India has launched ‘Take Poo to the Loo’, an innovative digital campaign focusing on putting an end to open defecation. The three month initiative aims to create awareness on the issue.

A report published on the occasion of World Toilet Day today presented some startling facts that demand serious attention towards improving sanitation in the country.