Now we have a story from Mumbai inspired by Swachha Bharat Abhiyaan. <br/><br/>The three ladies from Maharashtra have proved that women, instead of following conventional practice can choose a different path for healthy lifestyle. <br/><br/>They have also proved that women can become agents of change and reach to many others with their own experience. <br/><br/>Against all odds, three enterprising ladies from Maharashtra have taken the initiative of building toilets for their families by making them understand the importance of hygiene.<br/><br/>Under Swachh Maharashtra Mission, these three brave women – Suvarna Lokhande from Sinnar – Nasik district, Sangeeta Awhale from Saikheda- Washim district, and Chiatali Rathod from Mozar – district Yavatmal, were felicitated and honoured by the Municipal Corporation by granting them the title of "Swachhatadoot". <br/><br/>Sangeeta Awhale sold her mangalsutra for meeting the expenses of constructing the toilet in her marital home. She inculcated the habit of using and maintaining clean toilet to her daughter and family. <br/><br/>Upon learning that there was no toilet in her in laws' place, Chaitali Rathod convinced her parents to provide the expenses for building the toilet instead of lavish wedding gifts. She now goes from village to village to spread the importance of toilets for hygeine.<br/><br/>Suvarna Lokhande, who had to travel far from her house to attend nature's calls, formed a Women Self Help Group and took loan from Suvarnajayanti Gram Samuha Rojgar Yojana to construct toilet in her home.<br/><br/>The three ladies have become the role models of many who want to bring this kind of change in their lives.
News On AIR | October 30, 2016 7:02 AM
Three Maharashtra women awarded the title of "Swachhatadoot" for their inspiring role