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January to March 2025 Article ID: NSS9102 Impact Factor:8.05 Cite Score:32 Download: 6 DOI: https://doi.org/ View PDf
Assessing Rural Sanitation Progress through Individual Household Latrine (IHHL) Implementation: A Case Study of Four Villages in Sidhi distt. (M.P.)
Aman Singh Gaharwar
Research Scholar (B.A. hons. Economics) Govt. T.R.S. College, Rewa (M.P.)Dr. Kumud Shrivastava
Professor (Economics) Govt. T.R.S. College, Rewa (M.P.)
Abstract: This paper presents
findings from a primary field survey on rural sanitation conducted in four villages
as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission–Gramin (SBM-G) initiative. The survey
included 120 respondents (30 per village) and focused on the construction,
usage, benefits, and challenges associated with Individual Household Latrines
(IHHL). The study reveals that while infrastructure development under SBM-G has
improved access to sanitation, persistent challenges such as water scarcity,
cultural resistance, and poor maintenance continue to impact sustained toilet
use. The research highlights key perceived benefits, especially for women, and
offers policy recommendations to enhance future sanitation interventions.














