On The Record

22: Only 18% Indian homes have tap water, is washing hands a luxury?

Episode Summary

In an interview with Hindustan Times' National Political Editor Sunetra Choudhury, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat admitted that washing hands is a challenge in some areas. The Union Minister also spoke on the three visible causes of water pollution - sewage, industrial effluents, and human interactions.

Episode Notes

In an interview with Hindustan Times' National Political Editor Sunetra Choudhury, Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat admitted that washing hands is a challenge in some areas. The Union Minister also spoke on the three visible causes of water pollution - sewage, industrial effluents, and human interactions.