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While the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) has significantly reduced infant mortality rates through improved sanitation access, challenges remain in addressing stunting and wasting among children. Evaluate the effectiveness of SBM in transforming public health outcomes in India and discuss the necessary steps to ensure sustained improvements in sanitation and nutrition.
Category: Polity (GS -II),
Test Date: 01 Oct 2024
Approach
- Introduction: Define the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) and its objectives. Mention its significance in reducing infant mortality and improving sanitation.
- Effectiveness of SBM: Reduction in open defecation rates and the increase in household toilet access.
- Correlations between improved sanitation and public health metrics, such as lower stunting and wasting rates.
- Challenges in Addressing Stunting and Wasting:
- Interconnectedness of sanitation and nutrition, emphasizing the impact of recurrent infections from contaminated water.
- Address the need for complementary initiatives (like the Jal Jeevan Mission) to ensure safe drinking water.
- Necessary Steps for Sustained Improvement:
- Continuous monitoring and evaluation of SBM’s impact on health outcomes.
- Integrating nutrition programs with sanitation initiatives to tackle child malnutrition effectively.
- Community engagement and awareness programs
- Conclude accordingly
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