Sulabh to felicitate woman who fought for toilet at home in MP

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 16:36

Sulabh International, known for its work in the field of sanitation, today announced an award of Rs two lakh for a Dalit woman from Madhya Pradesh`s Dewas district who walked out of her matrimonial home because it did not have a toilet.

Less than 12 percent of children use toilets in India

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 20:46

Less than 12 percent of children use toilets in India and this is leading to diseases like diarrhoea, cholera and typhoid, social scientists said here on Friday.

Sulabh honours widow for donating her only land for toilets

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 15:50

A poor widow, who donated her land for the construction of eight public toilets in Bahraich district was today honoured by Sulabh International, which appointed her as its brand ambassador for the region to propagate the sanitation awareness.

Sulabh honours widow for donating her only land for toilets

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 15:48

A poor widow, who donated her land for the construction of eight public toilets in Bahraich district was today honoured by Sulabh International, which appointed her as its brand ambassador for the region to propagate the sanitation awareness.

After celebrating Holi, Vrindavan widows to light Diwali lamps

Last Updated: Sunday, November 3, 2013, 10:30

For the first time, thousands of widows of Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh will celebrate Diwali this year.

NGO Sulabh adopts village in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 17:59

Taking a significant step towards helping those affected by the calamity in Uttarakhand, an NGO adopted a village near Kedarnath where 32 young women lost their husbands to the tragedy.

NGO Sulabh International to adopt U`khand`s `village of widows`

Last Updated: Thursday, July 4, 2013, 20:54

NGO Sulabh International on Thursday announced to adopt Deoli-Bramhagram village in Uttarakhand which has acquired the dubious tag of "village of widows" after 57 men from the settlement went missing in the recent flash-floods.

Welfare organisation demands bill for protection of widows

Last Updated: Sunday, April 28, 2013, 16:27

Social organisation Sulabh International on Sunday launched a campaign demanding a bill for protection, welfare and maintenance of widows in the country.

Holi 2013: Colour back in Vrindavan widows` life

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 16:41

The step to let widows take part in the Holi festivities this year has certainly given a new lease of life to them.

Sulabh to build 200 toilets around Mahatma Gandhi`s house in S Africa

Last Updated: Sunday, December 9, 2012, 17:58

In order to provide proper sanitation facilities in parts of South Africa, NGO Sulabh International will construct 200 toilets and a training school around Mahatma Gandhi`s Phoenix settlement in Durban.