EXPLORING HEALTH AND HYGIENE PRACTICES IN GHANAHATTI PANCHAYAT OF DISTRICT SHIMLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH

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The Government of Indian has launched numerous programs for the rural health and hygiene for its citizens. The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation is for overall policy, planning, funding and coordination of two flagship programs of the Government of India namely the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) [SBM(G)] for rural sanitation and the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) for rural drinking water supply. The present study surveyed 37 respondents in Ghanahatti Panchayat of Shimla District, India, to understand their drinking water sources, water supply, rainwater harvesting systems, and water storage methods etc. The results showed that 59.45% of respondents used taps provided by the Department of Public Health, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh, while 13.51% used hand pumps. 27.04% used Bouli for drinking and household usages. Waterborne diseases were also discussed, with 72.97% being aware of these diseases. Health facilities in the study area were also examined, highlighting the importance of proper sanitation and hygiene in the community.

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