Hygiene and sanitation practices critically determine the health condition of populations in developing countries like India. Rural populations in Bihar continue to encounter considerable challenges due to poor sanitation infrastructure, limited access to safe drinking water, and insufficient awareness towards hygienic practices. The study further evaluates the effectiveness of government initiatives such as the Swachh Bharat Mission, the Jal Jeevan Mission, and WASH in schools and Anganwadis in managing sanitation gaps and developing behavioral change among rural population. The poor sanitation practices significantly contribute to the prevalence of diarrhoea, viral infections, typhoid, cholera, parasitic infections, undernutrition and death in critical condition, which disproportionately impact children and vulnerable population. Based on a comprehensive study of previous reports and policies, the study recommends the strengthening of sanitation infrastructure, systematic monitoring and evaluation of government schemes, promotion of hygiene education at schools and Anganwadi levels, and the adoption of community-based proper waste management practices.
Bihar, Hygiene, Jal Jeevan Mission, Open defecation, Rural population, Sanitation, Swachh Bharat Mission.
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