On toilet constructions

The  “building toilets  is the necessary but easiest part , bringing about behavioral change  is the more daunting challenge”, the  editorial of The Hindu says.  If India has to achieve better health indicators , the government and private efforts are to be directed towards   preventive and promotive health care measures . The local administrative units are to be equipped with men, material and money (the three “M”s ) so that, they  can concentrate on spreading  health literacy related to toilet usage. They should   ensure sufficient supply of water for enabling people to adopt  better hygiene practices and maintenance of toilets .They are  to be made accountable for the maintenance of public toilets in tourists spots, high ways and in other public places which are now in deplorable condition and spoiling  the image of India in cleanliness aspects among the tourists.