On Human Rights Day, the ‘Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman’ campaign concluded

Current Context: The 'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' campaign concluded on December 10, 2024, coinciding with Human Rights Day.

• Key details:
• Campaign Duration: Launched on November 19, 2024 (World Toilet Day) and concluded on December 10, 2024 (Human Rights Day).
• Organized by: Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
• The theme for the 'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' campaign is "Sanitation for Peace"
• Objectives:
• Sanitation and Dignity: The campaign aimed to link sanitation facilities with human dignity and rights. It stressed that access to clean and functional toilets is a fundamental human right and integral to human dignity.
• Community Mobilization: It encouraged community participation in improving and maintaining sanitation facilities across India. The campaign sought to raise awareness about the importance of sanitation in promoting health, dignity, and overall well-being.

Question:

1 What was the primary objective of the 'Hamara Shauchalay: Hamara Samman' campaign?

• A) Promotion of luxury sanitation facilities
• B) Advocacy for sanitation as a fundamental human right
• C) Encouraging waste recycling
• D) Providing subsidies for water conservation

Answer: B) The campaign aimed to link sanitation facilities with human dignity and rights. It stressed that access to clean and functional toilets is a fundamental human right and integral to human dignity.