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Construction of Pink Toilets: The Improved attendance: The Pink Toilets
Department worked in consultation with have had a significantly positive on girls and
local authorities and communities to identify women in rural areas. Besides providing a
suitable locations for Pink Toilets in rural safe, secure, and hygienic space that caters
areas. Land and necessary resources were to their needs, they have also reduced
the risk of contracting infections and
secured, and each facility adhered to the
diseases. By offering privacy and dignity,
standards prescribed by SBM-G Guidelines.
these toilets empower girls and women to
Regular monitoring and evaluation were
effectively manage their menstrual hygiene,
conducted to assess the effectiveness of
promoting gender equality. Importantly, the
the Pink Toilets, to ensure proper O&M.
availability of these facilities has resulted
in increased school attendance among
adolescent girls.

utcome

The construction of Pink Toilets in rural areas of

Jammu and Kashmir was a remarkable stride towards
promoting gender equity. It acknowledged and
addressed the specific sanitation needs of women and

girls, and provided them with safe and secure spaces

during menstruation. This initiative also emphasized
the importance of involving women in community
development projects, particularly those related to

infrastructure. Moreover, the construction of Pink

Toilets created employment opportunities for local
women, empowering them to assume leadership
roles and contribute to the development of their

communities. This initiative fostered inclusivity and

progress by ensuring the involvement of women and
girls in decision-making processes.

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