Nat'l consultation to empower sanitation workers in Jodhpur
Aimed at empowering sanitation workers, the conclave witnessed participation from representatives of 10 states – Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Telangana, Odisha, and Bihar – including UNICEF officials, senior state govt administrators, civil society members, and sanitation worker representatives. The deliberations at the conclave revolved around the critical role sanitation workers play in the operation and maintenance of rural sanitation assets under the
Swachh Bharat Mission
Gramin Phase-2 – including toilets, soak pits, and drainage systems. tnn
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