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Chhattisgarh CM Baghel Writes to PM, Seeks Probe into Toilet Construction During BJP Rule – News18


Published By: Kavya Mishra

Last Updated: August 26, 2023, 19:50 IST

Bhupesh Baghel also demanded an incentive of Rs 30,000 for toilet construction for these families instead of Rs 12,000. (File Photo/News18)

In the letter, the CM highlighted the findings of the National Family Health Survey-6 (2019-21) conducted by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, which showed that 88.2 per cent of urban families and 73.5 per cent of rural families in Chhattisgarh have access to advanced toilet facilities

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking an investigation into the toilet construction in the state during the previous BJP government.

Despite Chhattisgarh being declared an Open Defecation-Free (ODF) state in 2018, around 15 lakh families are yet to have access to advanced toilet facilities, he claimed.

Baghel also demanded an incentive of Rs 30,000 for toilet construction for these families instead of Rs 12,000.

In the letter, the CM highlighted the findings of the National Family Health Survey-6 (2019-21) conducted by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, which showed that 88.2 per cent of urban families and 73.5 per cent of rural families in Chhattisgarh have access to advanced toilet facilities.

Overall, 76.8 per cent of families in the state are using advanced toilet facilities, he pointed out.

These statistics were corroborated through inspection during the recent social and economic survey conducted by the state government, Baghel said.

During the previous (BJP) government, 32 lakh toilets were constructed at a total cost exceeding Rs 4,000 crore and the state was declared as ODF in January 2018, he said.

But around 15 lakh families still lack access to advanced toilet facilities which is a matter of concern and should be investigated, he said in the letter.

There should be an independent investigation into the issue, Baghel said.

He also requested approval for the construction of toilets in the Left-Wing Extremist-affected and inaccessible areas through the gram panchayats.

Raman Singh-led BJP government was in power in the state from 2003 to 2018.

(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)

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