Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that access to proper toilets is crucial for reducing infant and child mortality. He referenced research from ‘Nature’ indicating that the Swachh Bharat Mission may have prevented 60,000 to 70,000 infant deaths annually. Since its launch in 2014, the mission has dramatically increased toilet construction and improved public health across India.
Good sanitation ‘game changer’ for public health, says PM Modi
