Antecedents and consequences of adopting CLTS among tribal communities to become open defecation free: case study on Indian Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Abstract

The Swachh Bharat Mission undertaken by the Government of India (GoI) has been successful in accomplishing this objective within a short period thereby catalyzing governance following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is the responsibility of any democratic nation to ensure that its citizens have universal access to adequate and equitable sanitation. The key approach adapted to igniting a change in sanitation behavior rather than constructing toilets. An effort has been made in the study to affirm that even the marginalized sections of the society residing in tribal communities of West Bengal and Chhattisgarh have benefitted from this Government of India Mission and derived the required benefits. There is enough literature available to support the justification that civil participation holds the key for successful implementation of CLTS thereby making the communities open defecation free (ODF). It is therefore imperative to understand the behavioral transformation that takes place during the CLTS implementation. A hybrid model has been proposed in the study making use of the theory of reasoned action (TRA) and theory of planned behavior (TPB) to understand the pre-adoption and post-adoption behavior of residents. In present study, used model was empirically tested for several hypotheses. The finding reflects towards subjective norms and facilitating conditions as major determinants that ensure the continuation of intention for CLTS. They play a pivotal role in improving the health and hygiene conditions in the region and thus decrease the risk of spread of epidemic diseases.

Unveiling the spatial divide in open defecation practices across India: an application of spatial regression and Fairlie decomposition model

“…By implementing this programme, the toilet increased by 6.8%–10.4%, and apart from this, OD was reduced by 7.3%–7.8% points. This curriculum has a considerable beneficial influence on both adult’s and children’s understanding of hygiene 43. However, there are many difficulties with its construction.…”

“…This curriculum has a considerable beneficial influence on both adult’s and children’s understanding of hygiene. 43 However, there are many difficulties with its construction. The reimbursement strategy of this project, which requires HHs to instal toilets with their own investment and then claim subsidies, does not meet impoverished HHs.…”

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“…In order to automatically promote these behaviours, it is critically important to redefine the curriculum in the new national education policy. Adlakha, et al (2022) studied Antecedents and consequences of adopting CLTS among tribal communities to become open defecation free: case study on Indian Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and found that subjective norms and enabling circumstances are as major determinants that works as key factors ensuring the persistence of intention for CLTS. They are crucial in enhancing the region's health and hygienic conditions and reduces the possibility of the spread of epidemic diseases.…”

Determinants of the influence of community participation on the sustainability of local system community-based sanitation programs in Temanggung Regency

“…Then, the challenge that must be faced is the lack of community awareness and understanding of the importance of good sanitation practices and the benefits of the SANIMAS program, then limited knowledge about sanitation and its impact on health can lead to low community involvement and participation [33]. In this case, the community plays an important part in enhancing health and hygiene conditions in their area to reduce the risk of spreading disease [3]. The SANIMAS program emphasizes the significance of the participation from the community and involvement in the planning, implementation, and management of sanitation provision [27].…”