50 million Indian schoolchildren lack access to sanitation facilities, UN report finds

A United Nations report reveals that approximately 50 million Indian children still lack access to sanitation services in their schools. The findings highlight a significant gap in basic facility infrastructure despite progress in other areas.

India is among 28 out of 62 countries making progress toward universal coverage of basic drinking water in schools by 2030. However, the absence of adequate sanitation facilities continues to affect a substantial portion of the student population, underscoring the need for accelerated infrastructure development in educational institutions.