‘An Open Mind’ - short film series related to sanitation and open defecation
Q. ‘An Open Mind’ is a short film series related to- Published on 16 Aug 16a. Sanitation and open defecation
b. Dignity of women
c. National Integration
d. Migrants and refugees in India
ANSWER: Sanitation and open defecation
- The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MDWS), Government of India, launched a short film series on the Swachh Bharat people’s movement titled, ‘An Open Mind’, in honour of sanitation champions across the country who are driving positive behaviour change in their communities by helping eliminate open defecation and adopt safe sanitation practices.
- The five short films showcase real-life stories of individuals from different walks of life who have made the Swachh Bharat mission their own by adopting innovative ideas to encourage the use of toilets in their communities and adopt safe waste treatment practices.
- These stories are examples of a wider citizens movement across the country to encourage the adoption of safe sanitation practices and realize the dream of an Open Defecation Free India by 2019.
- The launch films have been created by BBC Media Action.