Beyond infrastructure: Rural sanitation preferences
By: Misra, Shuchi Benara
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BookPublisher: Economic & Political Weekly Description: 60(30), Jul 26, 2025: p.38-44.
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Economic & Political WeeklySummary: A study of rural households in Maharashtra sheds light on a critical issue that, while the number of toilets in India has increased, access to toilets does not guarantee its usage. Logistic regression showed that education, occupation, age of household head, and household size significantly impact toilet use. However, religion, caste, gender of household head, and water availability were insignificant. Findings disclose that infrastructure alone does not guarantee use, and cultural and social attitudes act as barriers to using toilets. Future sanitation initiatives need to address these psychological impediments through constant motivation, especially for younger demographics. – Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2025/30/special-articles/beyond-infrastructure.html
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | 60(30), Jul 26, 2025: p.38-44 | Available | AR137002 |
A study of rural households in Maharashtra sheds light on a critical issue that, while the number of toilets in India has increased, access to toilets does not guarantee its usage. Logistic regression showed that education, occupation, age of household head, and household size significantly impact toilet use. However, religion, caste, gender of household head, and water availability were insignificant. Findings disclose that infrastructure alone does not guarantee use, and cultural and social attitudes act as barriers to using toilets. Future sanitation initiatives need to address these psychological impediments through constant motivation, especially for younger demographics. – Reproduced
https://www.epw.in/journal/2025/30/special-articles/beyond-infrastructure.html
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