Swachh Bharat Toilets Dilapidated, Villagers Forced to Open Defecation in Lakhimpur Kheri

• Community public toilets built under Swachh Bharat Mission in Lakhimpur Kheri are in disrepair despite millions spent.
• Lack of maintenance, water supply, and sanitation facilities force villagers back to open defecation.
• The objective of making villages open defecation-free is undermined by the dilapidated state of these toilets.
• An inspection in Rasulpanah village revealed severe damage, no water, and widespread dirt in a five-year-old toilet.
• Officials remain indifferent, leading to increased health risks and inconvenience, especially for women, elderly, and children.