Urban Sanitation in India: Past, Present, and Future

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With large populations come formidable challenges, particularly in the realm of health and hygiene. In the last century, upholding sanitary conditions in urban areas has remained a persistent challenge, particularly in a nation that houses over 1.5 billion people. India grapples with a myriad of issues- inadequate infrastructure for sanitation, lack of public toilets, and poor waste management practices. In densely populated cities, the struggle intensifies as sanitation and cleanliness management falters. India's rapid urbanization has outpaced the development of sanitation infrastructure and cleanliness issues have deeply entrenched in the nation's built environment.

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Cite: Ankitha Gattupalli. "Urban Sanitation in India: Past, Present, and Future" 24 Oct 2023. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/en/1008732/urban-sanitation-in-india-past-present-and-future> ISSN 0719-8884

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