BENCHMARKING OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL - “CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION FOR ALL” IN INDIA

Abstract

The main cause of death for children under five is drinking and sanitation, with more than 800 children every day suffering from diarrhoeal diseases triggered by bad hygiene. Water and sanitation are important to the achievement of sustainable development priorities, including good health and equality between the sexes. 0 We can manage our energy and food better by managing our water sustainably, and contribute to paying jobs and growth in economy. In addition, we can preserve our water ecosystems, their biodiversity and act on climate change. The prices are enormous – for both the people and the government. Every year more than 2 million people die from diarrhoeal diseases worldwide. Poor sanitation and contaminated water accounts for almost 90 per cent of these deaths which mainly impacts girls. 4.3 per cent of sub-Saharan African GDP costs the economic impact of not investing in water and sanitation. According to Wolrd Bank’s Estimation, 6.4% GDP of India is wasted due to lack of basic sanitation and proper water supply. Without improved facilities and governance, hundreds of thousands of people will continue to die each year and additional losses in biodiversity and resilience to the ecosystem will result, weakening prosperity and efforts to a more sustainable future. SDGs have concentrated on improving international co-operation and capacity building in water and sanitation-related programs and ventures and on offering assistance to local communities in the development of hygiene and water safety. With Goal 6, over the next 15 years, the countries of the world have agreed to achieve equal access to clean drinking water and proper sanitation and hygiene for everyone.