In villages where people defecate in fields, the natural biological degradation processes take place. But here too, the soil can get overloaded with faecal microbes.
Contaminated top soil can be rich in different pathogenic bacteria (Salmonella and Shigella) known to cause typhoid, dysentery and several other infectious diseases. People are also known to use the top soil to clean their hands and utensils. These practices need to be discouraged.
Sanitation should not be dismissed in a casual manner by any community. Disposal of excreta and household wastes, combined with aspects of personal hygiene, especially washing of hands, are directly related to an individual's health status.
The Sulabh movement launched in the country by Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak in recent years needs special mention.
One of the many Sulabh Toilets spread across India. Aesthetically designed Sulabh structures
reflect the personal philosophy of Dr. Pathak: No place or job should be shabby or looked down upon.
reflect the personal philosophy of Dr. Pathak: No place or job should be shabby or looked down upon.
n 1970, Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak founded the Sulabh Shauchalaya Sansthan, later named Sulabh International. The primary objective of this organization is to prevent environmental pollution by promoting low-cost sanitation facilities. Equally important, this movement has freed lakhs of people from the humiliating scavenging job imposed on them by a cruel societal order. Sulabh is a complete movement, radical in its approach.
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