From Victim to Change Agents—Children as Social Change Agents for Cleanliness and Hygiene

Abstract

‘Sanitation and Hygiene’ has been one of the biggest problems for developing and underdeveloped countries. The absence of sanitation and hygiene among the masses leads to different kind of diseases which brings more financial burden to poor families and loss to the countries. The children have been the biggest sufferer as absence of sanitation and hygiene lead to severe health complications. Using education as a tool for behavioural change of children and developing a positive outlook towards hygiene and sanitation of children will result in healthy children as well as clean and hygienic environment.

Padma Kant Jha is looking after Swachh Bharat Mission in NITI Aayog since launch of the Mission and has also supported the Sub-Group of Chief Ministers on Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan on drafting their report. Yogesh Kumar Singh is a Social Development Professional having experience of working on the schemes of Government of India related to drinking water and sanitation along with employment, skill development, housing and social assistance. The views expressed are personal.