Importance of grooming

In the times that we are heading towards in the recent times towards a more organized being, almost everyone bids adieu to the improperly groomed, uncleaned and unshaven man with a bad stubble growing around their necks, chin, etc. They are really aloof of their own existence and acceptance by the people around or may be they are not concerned, and not being concerned is an unsocial attitude. This is just not my opinion, but majority of the population shall go with me and support me in this opinion of the unclean and stubbly man. 

Grooming should be an important exercise to be practiced by each one of us as a daily part of schedule and must not be ignored at the instances that hold importance in the life. It is essential that man pay due attention to their grooming skills and maintain themselves in terms of good standards and take the baton of leading a neat and clean routine so that they are reasons of joy and fun to everyone around.

The stubble and the unclean looks are a mere disappointment to a huge population and are most often found to capture a stubborn outlook by others which are generally socially unacceptable and are not welcomed. They provide no fun and meaning to their own existence, lest others. And, then there stays no point of their acceptance and are more often looked down. Their presence at parties are no joy for the prickly and unclean looks give no approval of the presence near to them, often being left- out or avoided. This also grants them unbathed looks, what bad could it get, not talking of the exceptions who know well enough to carry out their rough and rugged looks.

Well, who would like an unclean stubbly man around oneself ? If any, then those are mere exceptions, and we are not talking of the exceptions here, for a change, for here we are making general opinions.

There are so many instances where I have seen the most stable, qualified and punctual individuals being rejected for their poor grooming skills, which is a clear reflection as to what place grooming holds for an individual in life. It is just not required to be good on papers, but also on the practical side of life. It is important that well maintenance must be given enough time, for our own self and confidence.

Quality grooming installs great amount of confidence into the individuals and takes them closer to achieve victories and climb ladders of life in a much efficient manner, and stand in life with high spirits and standards.

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Hit it right!

It should not be late as to when one realizes the importance of sentencing oneself the right of well grooming and taking things function in a smooth and efficient manner. We are rewarded for the best of things in our life and it is good to realize the importance as soon as possible for it works in the best of interests for the individuals and also for the ones those who are associated with the person.

There have been so many ties in my life when grooming came forward to help me to frame opinion about the individuals I have come to interact with, for instance I have seen people being rejected and selected on the basis of their grooming and what place it comes to hold in this regard. Also, on dates, the role that grooming holds is not to be denied at any cost and the role it takes on all other aspects of life in never to be ignored.

It was the time for selection at the ssb board when me and my friend made to the last level. I though had less chances of being less selected due to scoring less on several grounds than my friend, bt for that final day when the final interviews to be conducted, my friend went unshaven and ungroomed for he got late the previous evening and could not manage to have enough time at his disposal to for grooming up himself.

To this date, he regrets and feels sorry on missing the chance of being selected to the final list despite being one of leading scorer on the board throughout. The pain of having missed this golden opportunity due to the lack of this sheer ignorance costed him a long year of making again to that place. Air Force being the dream destination for him, made him to wait for his grooming skills to get into place following time standard and finding suitable and appropriate time for himself.

This taught him and several others at the academy of the importance that grooming holds in life and why should one give due importance to oneself in life. This brought in good realization to the youth there for the interview and selection and taking back the memories of lifetime along with them

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Yes I will shave!

There are lots of time in our lives when we tend to ignore ourselves and begin to give importance to other things of less importance and the attention that we often need to present to ourselves and make ourselves responsible for the happenings in life, for we are the shell to our life and we definitely need to pay heed to those things, one of them being the need and the importance of grooming in our lives. It is just not necessary to bring into notice the huge things in life.

Some of the best offering in life into the form of the minute things, such as to manage ourselves well into out lves, keep ourselves well groomed and maintained to the best possible interests. It is essential to carry on forward with the well grooming standards for both the individuals in life so as make the things appear beautiful and meaningful.

Coming forward to narrate a incidence where grooming made an impact on to the minds was when we planned for our first date, and my partner into the bustles and hustles that he was accustoemd to in life, ran from his office to avoid being late on his first planned date. He gave importance to being on time, than to his grooming, which initially did not prove to be beneficial into his coffer, where he had to later make so much of efforts to convince and take the matter ahead, ignorance poured into my attitude from that day till the day of his convincing me again upon his realization of screwing up the first date and making things to be into the beneficial status for our relationship.

It took much of his time and lot of efforts to make me realize of his ignorance towards his grooming and pledged never to be ever ignorant about it again in life and decided to give it due importance and make things happen beautifully and peacefully following in a smooth and efficient manner.

It was important for both of us to take into notice and importance to realize the value of the lightest and slightest things in life so that the life functions efficiently in a smooth manner, where life has a lot of beautiful offerings to make in a fruitful manner where we value things to the maximum we can.

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The sanctity!! #WillYouShave!

It is important for an individual to go around with the possible grooming around in life and take on with the the best of things into one's own coffer for the building up of the best of the memories to be carried on in life and take them into the best of interests in one's own favour.

It is essential that we keep alive the sanctity of the relations and other things in life so as to take the life offerings in a positive way  and stand tall with high on attitude and instincts in life. Life has a lot to give and take, and when we make it happen in the best of manner, then there is nothing better that would ever come to occupy its place and fill us with the grace of happiness and beautiful memories and cheers to take on in life.

Love has its own share in the way of life by following the standards of well grooming and carrying on well in life with high on the spirits in life and take life ahead in the best possible manner that life has to offer and make it the best gift that we can offer to ourself in life.

The best and the wonderful dates in life have been the those that have the persons into it in the well grooming stage and are in the best of state for their partners in the best possible manner. I t is important that one realizes the importance of well grooming in life and take forward the things in highest form of offerings and lead a healthy and wealthy life in the form of relations.

To narrate a incidence, going back into the memory lane it was that day in my life when my better half was well groomed and managed to offer the best on our first date and take things ahead in a smooth and peaceful manner and offer the best to our relationship.

He maintained he sanctity of our relation by making it to take place in the best possible manner and holding himself responsible to take forward the things in the right and respectful state.

Life has a lot to offer and it is important that we learn to take it in a rightful and peaceful manner. It is important to seek happiness in the slightest of the things that life presents to us in the rightful manner and make it a lovely and amazing one.

The grooming thus comes to hold an important place in our lives and in the backyards of our minds helps to frame the impression of the life that is going to follow and take place. It is in our hands as to how we take ahead and make ourselves responsible for the life that is to follow.

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WillYouShave? Much needed!

The way one carries oneself in life is an essential element and necessity of the development of the personality of everyone for the activities that one does in different fields of life.

The personality traits are important ingredient of any individual and they help any person to carry forward the essential tasks in life.

In the life of a man it is important that he carries himself forward with high on attitude and with positive aura. The coming of the stay of positive aura with an individual comes when one assures himself by keeping oneself well groomed and well maintained.

Well and neat grooming installs a huge amount of pride and confidence in the individual and takes one to climbing heights in life and makes one achieve laurels in several aspects of life, which makes one to go around for good quality grooming in daily routine and schedule.

The instance that brings me to get back to the memories of having realizing the importance of grooming are during the selection for the last seat in the company interview.

My boyfriend was among the top few finalists for the last round which was to be conducted. He was well dressed up with all the essential documents and information ready with him. He made special attempts for his well grooming up for that particular day.

There were markings allotted for well grooming and personality. These were not told to anyone for they were the secret marks. When the final results were declared, his name was announced as the topper there at the event and nothing more had ever bought more joys and it was one of the successful moments of our life.

Here, I mentioned this because that time even I realized the importance of well grooming and I keep asking him to be high on this part and this makes him more lovable for me and takes me closer to him each time.

There are no valid excuses that we could say and give in order to cover up well grooming and presenting ourselves as best.

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Living it up in Melbourne!

Melbourne is known as one of the most liveable city across the world and is known for its vast and huge aura that it is surrounded with some of the best destinations that offer a lot of the conscience, to the eyes, it has a lot on the list to offer to the tourists and to the people of all ages.

Some of the places on the list that I would to go and visit in Melbourne are:

Melbourne Zoo: Animals in the natural parks, botanical gardens, zoological parks are a pleasant site to go around. They offer a lot of learning about other creatures on the planet Earth. The zoo at Melbourne has a lot on the list to offer to the tourists with some of the best animals breeds there and  maintained in the most amazing ways with all the facilities at the disposal.

Melbourne Cricket Ground: Melbourne Cricket Ground acronymed as MCG is one of the best cricketing grounds in the world with well maintenance having the good food corners with good seating facilities. The stadium has good viewing facilities.

The Great Ocean Road: This is one of the most favoured travel destinations in Melbourne on the list which has lot of natural scenic beauty to be offered in the form of villages, beaches, bridges on its way. The long drive on the route is worth looking forward for and making some of the best memories to be imprinted into the memory lane.

Flinders Street Station: This site has amazing site viewing and great offerings to bring on the list to make Melbourne as one of the most favoured and best destination.

City Tram: City Tram ride across the city is one of the best options for public traveling across the city. The city ride could be well taken around the city and that gives a ride around the whole city. Melbourne City has one of the best tram services.

I would some day like to experience all of this on my own and explore the city out in a wonderful way with the wondered destinations that have a lot to offer to everyone to all the people of all ages.

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Truth Take!

It is well known fact that when we speak out truth in whatever situation we may be we never have to remember the truth that we speak out and can be comfortable in our life and lead a happy, beautiful and serene life. It is important that we realize the importance of truth in our life, of the amount of good it does to one in life and paves the healthy ways of leading the life in high spirits and take effective steps and measures to lead life in a peaceful manner.

It is important that we take on the steps forward in our life with the truth and take the effective right steps in our life and step ahead with the right measures into life in a positive manner. This would pave us in the better direction in our life and hence make us to live with high spirits in our lives and make others happier and merrier in the life. 

One of the best things about telling truth is that we can be near to our dear ones in the worst of our situations, and face them confidently and effectively. The life becomes all the way more easy when we speak truth at all the times.

It is important that we come out with truth at all instances in our life and step ahead with rightful and fruitful measures in our life and take the better decisions in the life as that would make our life comfortable and peaceful.

There have been several times and instances in my life when truth has put into better zone and took me to better heights in life.

I remember as a child, I had always been topper throughout and never took to any lies regarding getting the test sheets signed at home. I never had to get them signed by my parents like other students. That was the privilege I always enjoyed as a student in my school life.

There was time, I was not prepared and did not write my test properly. I did not perform well in my test and barely managed to pass the test.  I had to get it signed from my parents and show it to the teacher next day. I  was feeling ashamed as to get it signed by parents and instead managed to hide the test from parents and managed to forged the signature of my mother. 

Next day my teacher could make out that I forged the sign and did not show it my parents. I felt ashamed for this act of mine and revealed truth to my teacher about the fact that I did not inform my parents about the poor performance. I decided and promised my teacher to not to repeat the same mistake again and pledged to perform well in all the test to follow.

I realized not to be dishonest to the parents and teachers in life for they are the best people who lead to lead a better life. We must be truthful to them and to everyone in life.

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Teddy times with Children!!

Children are all time fun to have them around the elders and grandparents in the family. It is indeed a fact to know that both parents and children wait eagerly for summer and winter vacations to begin to that they can pack their bags and set out themselves for a vacation to spend quality time with family where everyone gets to learn, enjoy and have fun with family.

It is during the vacations that the children tend to learn a lot with the family apart from the school's education and education apart from books. It is essential that the children are taught other lessons of life like to set out for a family trip, pack their stuff neatly and appropriately, carry themselves in a responsible manner and also learn things from their parents like those of management and handling tasks, because children learn by observing their parents and elders, which makes it essential to set kids out on the vacations, tours and excursions.

It is very essential that we understand the psyche of the children and keep their interests in mind. An interesting way to make their vacation more fun and a making it to be a learning experience is by putting for a list of options before children and asking them to make a choice amongst the options made available to them and also take their view points. Imposition of ideas does not do much good and wonders and instead they should be asked as to what would they like to do in the vacations, where would they like to go out on vacations.

Children have their own ways to add that special magic spell to any of the tour, or vacation with their own charisma of acting out in their ways. The comments that they make bring on smile to everyone and are a pleasure for everyone. Also, they make up for the mood of everyone, by making them to drive away from any of the tensions and make everyone on the trip to enjoy.

I ll ensure that my kids have the best time during vacations by giving them ample choices to learn, by allowing them to follow their hobbies and leisure activities, also taking them out on a long vacation accompanied by short tours which would enable to broaden their view on life and learn things in a more convenient manner, because learning by seeing has a longer impact, as it is well known that real learning is better than reel learning. Vacations is the best time to impart children with real life learning from the experiences on their own. It is a pleasure to see the children learn and grow in front of your eyes, which are great moments for any parents. Thus, ensuring a quality time for the children during their vacations by ensuring active learning for them would be a great time for me and my children.

Immense importance and value should be given to children's opinion as it would instill in them the leadership qualities like that of decision making and being thoughtful, and taking rightful decisions in their life which would be adding value to the life's activities. Children are in the learning phase of their life as kids, their learning and growth process should not be hampered by imposing decisions and things on them. They should be given enough amount of quality freedom and choice to be presented so that they can make decisions based on their choices and rationale, concerning their mental set-up and development.

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Mounting over the fears!

"Fear does not exist anywhere except in the mind." - Dale Carnegie

Mr. Carnegie put forth this statement so appropriately in context of the human's framework of mind and the way of carrying forward the things in life.

We were born to manifest the glory that is within us to make it encompass the path of struggle and emerge victoriously.  It’s not just in some of us; it is in everyone, for this is some omnipotent.  And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same, to discover the best in them, and to see good in everyone and everything around.  As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. In some or the other way, we are all meant to shine, as children do, as anyone would wish to shine into this world.

Back since my childhood days, I have always been afraid of water bodies like lakes, rivers, seas, etc. My father kept an eye on my this habit. He often made attempts to get me rid off this fear by storytelling, and taking me to sight-seeing that involved the scenes of vast bodies of water. It used to be fine till the time we stood and did the sight-seeing from the shores or boundaries, but when it came to river-rafting, boating, or any other water sports activity, I stepped back for the fear in the mind, may of drowning, or getting short of breath inside the water.

What was actually happening was my father was getting a personal pool prepared for the family members in the farm house. On its completion, he used to pamper me with different gifts and being drowned into his love, I always accompanied and followed him. He has his own unique ways of teaching us and making us to conquer our fears. What he used to do was that he took me to the pool place and threw me into the waters on the deeper side and asked me to reach him to the other corner. I cried initially, in the waters, but when I reached him by beating the waters inside the pool, I hugged him and he held me tightly and praised me for the attempt. On the very first day, he got me lots of gifts to keep me motivated. The same routine followed for a month or two, where father and daughter had so much fun and I was getting over my fears of drowning in the water.

From that time onwards, I have given up on my fear of water and began to cherish everything that came my way. I went for river rafting, boating, beaches, sailing across, on the cruises, and so many more. I was missing so much of fun, I realized, and I owe it completely to my father for helping me to rise and getting over the fear.

We need to be fearless, have the courage to take risks. Going around where there are no guarantees and getting out of the comfort zone even if it means being uncomfortable. The road less traveled is sometimes fraught with barricades, bumps, and uncharted terrain. But it is on that road where our character is truly tested. We must have the courage to accept that we are not perfect, nothing is and no one is — and that’s OK.

What I have come to realize through my own experiences is that each of us must confront our own fears, must come face to face with them. How we handle our fears will determine where we go with the rest of our lives. To experience adventure or to be limited by the fear of it.

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Pre-Marital Sex: Yes Or No?

There is something so profound on this Earth that governs the flow of generations one after the other. And this profound thing that controls the flow of generation is through the debated text of the topic of sex. Sexuality is a natural instinct that is imprinted into the genes of all living creatures on the face of the Earth. Getting attracted to the opposite sex has been one of the key factors behind the generation of new species through reproduction. There are different biological theories connected to the systems of the living creatures for producing the offspring, but the whole thing that governs this act is the sex. 

Let us not be ashamed in talking about it and not be apprehensive about confronting something so natural. We, human beings, have active sexual instincts throughout the life; not being seasonal, considering from the very day we discover our sexuality in pre-adulthood days. Though unoubtely in the recent times, this instinct has found overpowering the cultural advancement we have gained over the past.

The governing act of sexuality is only sexuality for all the other animals, but we human beings have classified it and have restricted forms of sexuality like those of pre-marital sexuality and extra-marital sexuality. The main concern behind introducing this restriction could be explained as unlike all other animals we live in a civilized society with strict norms of morality and cultural obligations, made by humans.

The society demands for a mature relationship and also the mutual respect amongst the members of the society and not to be pointed out with the raised eye-brows. Also, this is due to the fact of being accepted as a dignified individual in the society and not merely seen as sex object/toy for fulfilling the need of lust.

Going by the biological progress, sex at any stage is not wrong; but the idea of pre-marital sex may harm the mental development of adults in several forms. Premarital sexual experiences, many a times, leads to the misconception that sex is to be enjoyed at whatever ways possible. Forced premarital lovemaking will lead to mental depression and dilemma. 

Another danger is possible exchange of diseases; as premarital partners may not be aware of diseases that spread through intercourse. Getting pregnant through premarital sex is another disaster. Emotional imbalances and guilt feeling could be the result of most premarital sexual affairs.

Even the modern societies of the present day don't appreciate premarital lovemaking for several reasons. Love-making is no more considered an outflow of the natural sexual instincts among human beings. We see it as a necessary obligation to share the romance between married couples and also as a medium to fulfill the social responsibility of giving birth to the next generation.

Sexuality is not an instrument of enjoying lustful pleasure for human beings, at least. In premarital sex, many a times, immature human beings explore the sexuality, just out of curiosity, and might be are unaware of the consequences. Society has forbid premarital sex from the very outlook that adolescence is the time to form oneself as mature and responsible human being and not at all a time to procreate.

Premarital sex is not approved by any modern society, yet, stories of adolescent fathers and mothers come out largely, especially from the highly civilized European nations. Modern lifestyle has opened multiple opportunities for boys and girls to interact closely and deeply in public and private. They have ample chances to experiment the sexuality which they witness through internet and Televisions.

Laws, rules and regulations that we have made ourselves, work primarily to threaten people, these can never make them to not do something, and instead increases the urges level to take the step without knowing if it would do any favour to them. Effective ways to curb the growth and flow of pre-marital sex could be brought through awareness schemes, better health measures and guides, safe sexual methods, emotional and mental control over the hormones, staying stable in the minds. 

Awareness of healthy sexuality is not at all the knowledge of safe sexuality. Training the members in a society, children in school, poor people in the villages, programmes for girls and women in the rural backgrounds, is essential to guide them to mingle with opposite sex in a mature way. Inspire them with mutual respect between man and woman. From the very childhood itself a baby should learn to accept people as men and women, the equal partners of life on earth; not as objects to fulfill lusty wishes and ambitions.

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Safety And Sanctity On The Roads!

Road traffic accidents are amenable to remedial action. Many a countries have curbed the menace of road accidents by adopting a multi-pronged approach to road safety that encompasses broad range of measures, such as, traffic management, design and quality of road infrastructure, application of intelligent transport system, safer vehicles, law enforcement, effective and quick accident response and care etc. The Government alone cannot tackle road safety problems. There is a need for active involvement of all stake- holders to promote policy reform and implementation of road safety measures.

NISSAN SAFETY DRIVING FORUM

THE SAFE HABIT

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY IS BASED ON GREAT CONVICTION ABOUT THE NEED FOR CAUTION AND SAFETY WHILE ON ROAD. WE HOPE TO BRING THE MUCH NEEDED CHANGE IN THE MINDSET OF THE MASSES.

The Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., conducts the Nissan Safety Driving Forum (NSDF) in India as part of its safety driving promotion activities. The program began as an annual activity in 2012. In its initial phase it covered three main Indian cities – New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai – and since then has gradually expanded to several additional cities across India.

This year, NSDF would reach 8 new cities – Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Jaipur, Vadodara, Nagpur, Chennai, Mangalore and Kochi. The overall reach and engagement levels have phenomenally grown and NSDF has effectively reached close to 2 lakh citizens. It continues to stay committed to its core objective of promoting safe driving behaviour in India.

Compared to the previous year, NSDF has witnessed an impressive 126% growth in the sensitization of wearing seat-belts. In addition, NSDF also conducts live simulated experiences around air bags through a simulated car crash. A 360-degree turn over highlights the use of seat-belts, while sessions on road safety emphasizes on road etiquette to stay safe.

Under its Blue Citizenship CSR umbrella, NSDF by Nissan works to build awareness of safe driving in India. NSDF encourages drivers and passengers to wear seat-belts, and participants learn through interactive activities the importance of wearing seat-belts.

Nissan seeks to support reducing fatalities and injuries caused by traffic accidents, and NSDF represents the company’s commitment in contributing to young, vibrant and mobile India.

For more information about the NISSAN SAFETY DRIVING FORUM, click here.

Towards SWACHH India!

There are more than a couple of  firms who conduct studies and tours of Dharavi slums in Mumbai area, and most of them are conducted for international tourists, which came into light after the much acclaimed movie "Slumdog Millionaire".

The major sociological issue that is before all of Indians is the deep and grave matter of staying silent to the problems like that of dirt, garbage, hygiene, health, cleanliness, and the manner in which is mishandled largely without proper means of management and handling of them.

A lot of rave reviews of these can be found online, which talk  at length and breadth about the culture, cuisine, industry and hospitality of Dharavi, and trying not to mention the unhygienic conditions people live in. This is definitely not something to be proud of. A lot of concrete and humongous steps in the cleaning arena of our country are long due.

Swachh Bharat Mission initiated by our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched on 2nd October, is an opportunity for all of us to contribute in the mission of cleanliness. Also, another great initiative of "BANEGA SWACHH INDIA" by Amitabh Bachhan in collaboration with Dettol to make India clean an hygienic is a great act for mankind and humanity to serve the purpose of healthy and good living conditions. It is important that we the citizens of this country realize the responsibilities and take proper initiatives by creating mass awareness and taking up challenges to do the best for the society in the best possible manner.

Educated girls are more likely to raise healthy, well-nourished, educated children, to protect themselves from exploitation and AIDS and to develop skills to contribute to their societies. Research shows that for every 10% increase in female literacy, a country’s economy can grow by 0.3 percent. Children weakened by frequent diarrhoea episodes are also more likely to be affected by malnutrition and opportunistic infections such as acute respiratory infections – the other major child killer. 

Lowering infant mortality is associated with greater abilities of families to invest in health and education, in fewer dependents per worker and overall increase in per capita GNP and economic growth. The WHO Commission established that reducing infant mortality is key to economic growth.

Voicing up opinion in this matter becomes so essential as someone has to take the lead, command and initiate the work and stand as a torch-bearer to show the light to others and set missions, agendas, schedules and other important things to be kept in view.

If India is to present a wider and neater picture, she has to chart a different course altogether than what the West followed or follows, as the conditions here are quite different from the earlier scenes. India will have to go around by setting different examples by pursuing the aims and goals of progress and development with minimal or no growth initially into its prime agenda.

A small initiative by an individual could turn into a mass movement and turn the state of affairs upside-down. The main point that is said in the above line is that it is important that we start voicing our opinions for the best ad make the little changes that could be possible from one's side and that shall result in a mass change and shall put things in order.

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An inch closer to SWACHH INDIA!

Sanitation and hygiene area key to survival, development and growth. They, largely, begin at home. Poor sanitation, unsafe water and unhygienic practices cause millions of people in the developing world to suffer needlessly from diseases. Poor water and sanitation exact a heavy economic cost in terms of health spending, loss of productivity and labour diversion.

Of the approximately 120 million children born in the developing world each year, half will live in households without access to improved sanitation , at grave risk to their survival and development. Poor hygiene and lack of access to sanitation together contribute to about 88% of deaths from diarrhoeal diseases, accounting for 1.5 million diarrhoea-related under-five deaths each year.

Research shows that for every 10% increase in female literacy, a country’s economy can grow by 0.3 percent. Educated girls are more likely to raise healthy, well-nourished, educated children, to protect themselves from exploitation and AIDS and to develop skills to contribute to their societies. Children weakened by frequent diarrhoea episodes are also more likely to be affected by malnutrition and opportunistic infections such as acute respiratory infections – the other major child killer. 

The WHO Commission established that reducing infant mortality is key to economic growth. Lowering infant mortality is associated with greater abilities of families to invest in health and education, in fewer dependents per worker and overall increase in per capita GNP and economic growth.

Sanitation and hygiene are the two most important topics talked about in the recent times.

Going by the importance, they have plenty to offer like:

1. Lower morbidity rates in the population: Adequate sanitation facilities largely work in the favour of people and government alike, for it improves the health of the country and HDI, and also several other economic factors that support the building of a healthy nation.

2. Lower mortality rates due to diarrhoea: Better health and hygiene facilities prevent the occurrence of several deadly diseases like diarrhoea. Improved sanitation facilities leads to lowering down of the rate of deaths in the population.

3. Better nutrition among children: It is essential that the nutritional requirements of the children are adequately met in order to have a better future of the country. The country's development is largely dependent on the health of the growing children, for they are the future torch-bearers of the country and take the baton ahead.

4. Cleaner environment: A neat, clean and safe environment has several added benefits for the population it supports. The clean environment offers lots of benefits, like fresh air, clean water, etc

5. Safer food: Contaminated food leads to so many diseases. It is essential that good amount of care is taken to meet the safe food requirements. It is important to know the quality of the food that one is going to consume, for that supports life.

6. Increased impact of improved water supplies: It is essential that the water that is supplied to our homes and at other public locations should be clean and free of germs and bacteria, as these are the carriers of several diseases and ailments. The water supply should be taken care up and the suitability of chemicals into it to purify must be taken off.

7. Better learning and retention among school children: Good health and hygiene facilities shall enable children to retain the taught. These are essential and basic necessities for a educated child. These shall pave a way for a better nation.

8. More dignity and privacy for everybody especially women and girls: Good sanitation facilities shall enable proper defecation facilities which would lead to better health and hygiene of individuals, largely, and shall be responsible for better dignity and privacy of women and girls in the country. It is essential that defecation problems are solved by giving the priority as it would heavily improve the health conditions in the country.

9. Increased awareness of importance of sanitation and hygiene and need to develop more permanent strategy: It is essential that several awareness programmes and campaigns are being organised and carried out so that the importance of health, sanitation and hygiene reaches the least educated and poorest individual, and people learn about the their health and hygiene appropriately on a priority basis through these camps.

10. Educating the masses: Educating the poor people regarding the importance of good health and hygiene does wonders to the economy of the country in huge number of ways, for instance, the economic growth improves, human development index steps up, and also several other indices find a leap of growth into their measures.

Now is the time to act. We can influence political leaders, social workers, organisations, individuals, children, and everyone of us to act now. It is important that everyone of us realizes the duty of keeping the surroundings, home, and environment neat, lean and tidy to the best of efforts and encourage others to take the same lead. It begins from oneself and anyone of us can  make the move. 

Merely being the spectators to the problems and issues would do no good to the society and instead shall be a painful sight to see it suffering at the hands of mankind with the issues of improper sanitation. It is important that we consider it as a responsibility for all of us to make a SWACHH INDIA and be a proud citizen into the laps of mother India.

Lots of initiatives and steps have been taken by our leaders into these regard. Let us not make a mockery of them as has been seen at so may incidences, instead learn and regard the motive behind the campaign and be an active participant of whatever possible good we can do and make the mission successful.

SANITATION and HYGIENE are achievable. Let's prove it and make it to be counted as a possibility and an achievement.

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