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  Myth 1 - Open Defecation is Healthy - Duration: 2 minutes, 3 seconds.

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  • 6 months ago
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  Myth - There is a general perception that OD is a healthy habit because it provides an opportunity to go on a walk, get some morning fresh air, and also a chance to interact with others.
  
  Fact - Op...
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  Myth 2 - Toilet is Impure - Duration: 2 minutes, 3 seconds.

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  There is a perception that defecation is an impure practice. It should not be practiced at home or in adjoining toilets.
  
  Fact - Using a toilet regularly is virtuous and progressive. In modern tim...
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  Myth 4 - Small Pit Size - Duration: 2 minutes, 3 seconds.

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  People have a misconception that the pit size is small, and that it can fill up soon. So there is a limited use of toilet and therefore they think the usage should be prioritised for those with hig...
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  Myth 5 - Toilet is Smelly - Duration: 2 minutes, 3 seconds.

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  Myth - People go out to defecate in the open to get fresh air, and they feel suffocated in their toilets if it's not well ventilated.
  
  Fact - You can build your toilet based on your personal prefer...
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  Myth 7 - Toilet is for the rich - Duration: 2 minutes, 3 seconds.

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  Myth - Toilet is considered to be a commodity for those who are rich or influential. The key barrier is the perception that building a toilet is expensive.
  
  Fact - Under the Swachh Bharat Mission, ...
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  Myth 8 - Toilet has a seasonal use - Duration: 2 minutes, 3 seconds.

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  • 6 months ago
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  People tend to use toilets during inconvenient weather: cold, rain.
  
  Fact - Without a consistent use of the toilet, you and your family will not see any benefit (social or economic). Consistent use...
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  Myth 10 - Construction of a toilet requires a lot of space - Duration: 2 minutes, 3 seconds.

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  • 6 months ago
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  Perception of space needed is a barrier in constructing a toilet.
  
  Fact - Construction of a toilet doesn't require a lot of space. For a family of 5-7, 4x4 yards of land is enough to build a twin-p...
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  Myth 6 - Toilet is suffocating - Duration: 2 minutes, 3 seconds.

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  • 5 months ago
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  Myth: A toilet inside the house is stifling as a result of which many choose to defecate in the open.
  Fact: You can build your toilet as per your personal preferences - doors, windows, lighting etc...
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  Myth 3 - Healthy men don't use toilet - Duration: 2 minutes, 3 seconds.

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  • 5 months ago
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  Myth: Men usually don’t realise the importance of a toilet as they believe that it is meant to be used by women, the elderly people and those who are sick.
  Fact: Whether a man or a woman, one shoul...