'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' campaign concludes on Human Rights Day
On 10 December 2024, in India, the three-week 'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' sanitation campaign of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation concluded on Human Rights Day.
Summary
On 10 December 2024, in India, the 'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' (HSHS) campaign of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, concluded on Human Rights Day. Launched on World Toilet Day (19 November), the three-week campaign held over 50,500 events with more than 38 lakh participants. Over 1.54 lakh Community Sanitary Complexes - more than 70% of existing ones - were assessed and improved, and over 3.35 lakh new Individual Household Latrines were sanctioned.
Key facts
- Concluded
- 10 Dec 2024 (Human Rights Day)
- Launched
- 19 Nov 2024 (World Toilet Day)
- Organiser
- D/o Drinking Water and Sanitation, Jal Shakti
- CSCs improved
- 1.54 lakh+ (70%+)
- New IHHLs sanctioned
- 3.35 lakh+
Practice MCQs 3 questions
On which day was the 'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' campaign launched, before concluding on Human Rights Day 2024?
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Correct answer: C — 19 November (World Toilet Day)
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the HSHS campaign, launched on World Toilet Day (November 19), concluded on 10 December, Human Rights Day.
Which department organised the 'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' campaign?
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Correct answer: D — Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation
PIB (10 Dec 2024): the campaign was organised by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
How many Community Sanitary Complexes were assessed and improved during the 'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' campaign?
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Correct answer: A — Over 1.54 lakh
PIB (10 Dec 2024): over 1.54 lakh CSCs were assessed and improved, covering more than 70% of existing CSCs. 3.35 lakh is the number of new household latrines sanctioned.