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In India's villages: No toilet, no bride
Strange what brides as for :)
From CNN:
New Delhi, India (CNN) -- Most Indian mothers want their daughters to marry decent men who make a good living. Now, in parts of rural India, women have a new -- and rather unusual -- demand for matrimony: a toilet.
"No toilet, no bride," has become a rallying cry for women raising a stink about the lack of a basic amenity.
They see it as a human rights issue, especially in villages where plumbing can be nonexistent.
It was that way in Sunariyan Kalan in the northern state of Haryana. Sumitra Rathi said village women had no choice but to relieve themselves without privacy.
They would go before sunrise or hold it in until darkness fell once again to avoid being seen. Or they would walk out to the fields and endure embarrassment. They don't want their daughters to face the same indignity.
"Many of them do make serious inquiries from the families of grooms about latrines," she said.
As a member of the local council, Rathi has helped build toilets in 250 houses in Sunariyan Kalan since 1996.
Still, about five dozen homes lack covered bathrooms.
The problem is so big in India that the country would need to construct 112,000 toilets every day if it wants to meet its sanitation goal by 2012, according to the Ministry of Rural Development.
Even as India emerges as a global economic power, millions of its citizens still live in poverty. The government estimates that less than 30 percent of villagers have access to latrines, which poses serious health risks and increases the threat of deadly diseases like typhoid and malaria.
To help overcome the enormity of the sanitation challenge, the government is offering incentives to encourage villagers to build bathrooms. The poorest
of the poor in Haryana stands to receive Rs. 2,200 ($48) for each toilet they install, said P.S. Yadav, a state coordinator for the sanitation campaign.
The incentives are especially attractive to women, for whom the problem transcends health issues.
Local women, often illiterate, have taken a keen interest in bathroom construction, said Roshni Devi, the council chief in Haryana's Kothal Khurd village.
And through it, they have gained a sense of self, making the lowly toilet seat feel more like a lofty throne.
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Harry99 said
Great incentive scheme. Hope ...Great incentive scheme. Hope it works.
h4t3_m3 said
hmmmmmmmmmm ...WoW! :)
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We were given: Two hands to hold. To legs to walk. Two eyes to see. Two ears to listen. But why only one heart? Because the other was given to someone else. For us to find.
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Dot.Com said
Phuck ...that reporter :-)
Pajju said
ok Dot.com ...ok Dot.com
Dot.Com said
Pajju ----------- neigther i ...Pajju ----------- neigther i posted this thread, nor i want to hijack the thread ;)
Pajju said
Dot.com .. ur wish :) ...Dot.com .. ur wish :)
Dot.Com said
:) ...:)
the bee said
Darly - Can we have the link ...Darly - Can we have the link to the source?
India needs time. infrastructure for one and a half billion is not a joke.
Dot.com you jump in to everything against India eh? wud luv to hear your story. :)
Dot.Com said
the bee turn your shaking ...the bee
turn your shaking head upside, and check the time for re editing.
h4t3_m3 said
hmmmmmm. ...easy!:P
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We were given: Two hands to hold. To legs to walk. Two eyes to see. Two ears to listen. But why only one heart? Because the other was given to someone else. For us to find.
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jonald said
the "pay toilet" that we saw ...the "pay toilet" that we saw in slumdog millionaire movie is gonna run out of business. :p
Dagway ai!
brave_heart said
India may need more toilets, ...India may need more toilets, but bathrooms? NO. They don't bath.
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Wisedude said
I agree with you ...I agree with you brave_heart
- lol whole universe agree they stink
britexpat said
I googled the story and the ...I googled the story and the link is :
http://edition.cnn.c...
it is clear that rural India has infrastructure issues, but this is a good way of the ladies getting what they want ..
messymiss said
an excellent way infact!! ...an excellent way infact!!
Pay peanuts & you get Monkeys
the bee said
All the neighbours are happy ...All the neighbours are happy to see anything bad on India. They dont care whats happening back home,Come on dot.com, fooldude, scary heart- check whether your homes are ok or blown up.
thalib01 said
guys... ...leave india alone... it has it flaws.... if we go about picking out dirty laundry from every nationality in Qatar here,, it is gonna be worse.
Indians are patient,,,, dont test the limit... :-)
Stone Cold said
Even as India emerges as a ...Even as India emerges as a global economic power, millions of its citizens still live in poverty. Now thats dosen't match up or come to expectation of being called global economic power. Shame.
sandeepkadian said
Stone Cold You can live in ...Stone Cold You can live in denial, I don't have any problem with that.
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
thalib01 said
sande,, chill man....! ...sande,, chill man....!
the bee said
Stonecold - its way better ...Stonecold - its way better than wher you hail from. get a life.
sandeepkadian said
I am in the mood today ...I am in the mood today thalib ;)
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
britexpat said
Sandeep.. ...I don't believe this thread is meant to "bash" India. It is a reflection on reality today. The way forward is to accept that these problems do exist and work together to address them..
the bee said
Brit you dont sound british. ...Britexpat ** you dont sound british. when did you people migrate to uk from Pakistan?
sandeepkadian said
the bee don't offend ...the bee don't offend britexpat. He is one of the few gentlemen around..
Brit nobody is discussing the problem here, if they were I can give some good insight as to why there is a problem and how it can be solved. I hail from a place very close to the one mentioned in the story but though the original poster may have different intentions, some of the comments are meant to just offend Indians..
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
thalib01 said
brit ...the backlash can be justified for two reasons,
1. the intention by the poster was not "working to solve issues"
2. these dont have any relevance in QL.
the bee said
sandeep forget this one, ...sandeep forget this one, look at the number of posts offend the country and its people. The site and its administration is not botherd.
Am not a troll .am a user past 1 nd half years with just 34 points. was just a reader. I had respect to him. but check his posts when its between india and pak, gently but diplomatically against India.
I bet you. he is pakistani migrated british. dare to decalre here ?
sandeepkadian said
Bee Never mind the offensive ...Bee Never mind the offensive posts coming from our neighbouring countries. They are upset that their country is on the verge of being extinct and ours is doing much better and they can't do a thing about it. So their frustrations pour out in the virtual world.
Most of the offensive posts anyway come from people who make a new id to just post that poison here, you should pity them for living such a sad life, don't hate them..
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
Pajju said
sandhep u wanna join me now? ...sandhep u wanna join me now?
hamood.hassan said
and they are trying to reach ...and they are trying to reach mars.. lol
the bee said
they will reach hamood , ...they will reach hamood , they are not dumb heads like you guys.
sandeepkadian said
Join you for what pajju ...Join you for what pajju :)
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
Pajju said
idiot sandheep couples ...idiot sandheep couples online from CHD :)
hamood.hassan said
lol Bee.. dude you're easily ...lol Bee.. dude you're easily agitated, i mean i hope they do, but they should reach to toilets first.. or maybe bathrooms lol sorry cant stop chuckling
sandeepkadian said
lol :) I am in office man ...lol :)
I am in office man :(
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
the bee said
I know sandeep - most of ...I know sandeep - most of them are gentlemen in this forum with another ID. cowards.
the bee said
hamood dontworry dude check ...hamood dontworry dude check whether your folks are alive back home or already blown up instead of checking others toilets
Pajju said
sandhep lol .. so u wont ...sandhep lol .. so u wont take ur tools to office ? lol :P
sandeepkadian said
I am supposed to be working ...I am supposed to be working :(
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
Pajju said
sandheep lol buddy .. gimme ...sandheep lol buddy .. gimme a ring after u left from office
sandeepkadian said
Yep sure will do.. "Only two ...Yep sure will do..
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
xhameel1 said
haha..see how many topics ...haha..see how many topics raise about india every day... [Mind your language, please!]
the bee said
xhameel1 lol good one bro. ...xhameel1 lol good one bro. Look who is talking.
[Mind your language, please!]
ajinasma1 said
More than 1 Billion ...More than 1 Billion population..Who can manage this much of people by giving them all basic needs. I believe the government is trying to do so, but the invasion by UK was lead them not to build a good social foundation..It may take time to reach all people..
I think the best available social reformist also cannot bring changes in a day or even years..
We hope it will improve in India and all suffering people like this..
the bee said
Darly - wher the hell you ...Darly - wher the hell you moves your AA after posting this thread. wher is your reply and response to the comments.
for your kind info. there is a world beyond your well you filthy Frog.Most of the asian and african countries has some of their people living in bad conditions. India is one of the fast developing ones, give it time. you will see the changes.
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informative ...informative...
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hamood.hassan said
lol Bee, "already blown up" ...lol Bee, "already blown up" you're gettin far =P
I am not checking others (hindis) toilets, how can I? when you even don't have one. lol
btw =p women their making nice requirement for their girls to get married, which means, guy should have toilet before marrying haha =D =D
rein said
so it means that not all ...so it means that not all houses in india have toilets?
but why? its just a toilet..
"Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak."
hamood.hassan said
rein you're asking why? ...rein you're asking why? because they wanna make toilets on moon and mars first then in india =D nice strategy "NO" =P lol crap hinglish. Philippines is far developed, I see them as literate people, even more than indians. Very skilled at what they do. My own perception =) hindis are more like "let it go what goes r's "
rein said
hamood ...so if they dont have toilets.. at least they can dig a hole in their backyard, put some blocks to cover it up, nobody will see.. and viola! they have their own toilet..
"Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak."
sandeepkadian said
rein don't waste your time ...rein don't waste your time arguing with idiots..
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
rein said
because you dont talk to ...because you dont talk to me.. :(
"Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak."
hamood.hassan said
lol sandeepkadian, she is ...lol sandeepkadian, she is not "arguing" you people don't even make sense at times, she's being normal, giving input what she thinks is correct.
and you're saying "idiots" i mean "You" =p malabari. lol
/-a-t-/Rein, dear friend, nice input, i hope sandeepkadian and a bee consider this solution and apply it practically in their own village =)
sandeepkadian said
lol rein.. I am online on ...lol rein.. I am online on yahoo, come there. This thread isn't worth it :)
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
rein said
hamood ...what malabari?
"Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak."
hamood.hassan said
malabari = mallu = malayalam ...malabari = mallu = malayalam = inday punday who speaks
=P
lol he's online on yahoo, yea his yahoo chat worths more haha =D
sandeepkadian said
keep laughing hamood.. If ...keep laughing hamood.. If you get tired, do tell me, I will appear again.. Now start laughing....
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
rein said
hey cut it off guys.. ...hey cut it off guys..
"Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak."
stealth said
hamood your ignorance really ...hamood your ignorance really shows.
hamood.hassan said
I never get tired haha =D "i ...I never get tired haha =D "i will appear again" dude you're sounding mallu genie here hahaha =D sup rajnikanth, you like him alot "NO" :D :D why do you guys use "NO" after each sentence? lol and the way you nod ur heads while sayin "NO" =P funnnnnnnyyyyyyy
hamood.hassan said
thanks stealth, but i ...thanks stealth, but i recommend that you stealthily make toilets for 'em, atleast you'd do one good deed before.. =P
stealth said
hammod you gotta grow up ...hammod you gotta grow up anyway. Looks like you are safe only outside our country. Not inside.
hamood.hassan said
alright later stealth =P ...alright later stealth =P it's sheesha time.
seems like you still get bullied =P lol is it? haha
i gotta go my dear hindi friend =)
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interesting -*-*-*-*-*-*-*-*- ...interesting
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stealth said
so sheesha is halal eh ...so sheesha is halal eh hammood?
khemcho said
brave_heart > so ur work is ...brave_heart > so ur work is to sniff like 1 and check who has and who has not ??
Wisedude > think wise dude..
To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.
hamood.hassan said
O_O You're attacking parents ...O_O You're attacking parents now? lol you need to be banned from QL =P surely not an ideal up-bringing you had lol. isn't it? =P there's this thing about you guys, practical experience, honestly, I have seen you guys abusing your parents even =P lol if you can abuse your parents c'mon what good what can be expected from you.
and Stealth, dude you look good asking that Q when you're doing every other obligation in Islam. If you've self-realization thing, you'd stop here and think about what I said. lol else your blah blah can continue I don't mind =P
76/3 india against Aussies, lol nice, you're suckers everywhere haha
sandeepkadian said
yes hamood we are but what ...yes hamood we are but what is your problem?
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." - Albert Einstein
Ashwini said
India is top one in world ...If the peoples will says bad things about india but then also INDIA is Top One in everything compare to other countrys.
Hannah Montana said
"Glorious India" ..."Glorious India"
ocean565 said
I was once traveling from ...I was once traveling from Kolkata to Chennai by Train. Its approximately 30 hours journey. Early that morning, as we were crossing Andra Pradesh (south Indian) I was surprised to see a group of women (12-15 women) siting in a circle chatting and relief themselves.
I found that so funny....and inorder to mess around, I took my Shoes of my feet and held them in my hands showing them, as if to say....U filthy animals. BUt it seems they were well prepared...I saw 2 of them grab a stick laying next to them and show it to me...hahhahahhah
hamood.hassan said
Ashwini said India is top ...Ashwini said India is top one in world ...
If the peoples will says bad things about india but then also INDIA is Top One in everything compare to other countrys.
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that's right Ashwini, top in poverty rate/aids/rape victims. Progressing good lol
Anyway, I hope those women in the villages get what they demand. I would really say, government should look after these basic issues and ground realities. Technology advancement is undoubtedly plays a keyrole in economic development, but there're other more serious concerning issues.
I heard in the newspapers, now india is blaming pak for fake notes, what crap? :-s And you people rather searching for the truth, would follow what is said to you. That's where we lack. Anyway, your country, your issues, your decisions. I hardly care.
Arien said
hamood .. There is no gain ...hamood .. There is no gain in living with this hatred. Nothing you are going achieve, where Pakistan is in a critical state which requires the attention and assistance from the international community.
You are throwing mud to your neighbours when your house is burning.Look at you. 34 of them blown to bits today, instead of mourning you are making your attitude dance here. shame on you
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stealth said
there are many things you ...there are many things you missed in the newspapers hammood
Hannah Montana said
Arien and stealth, Now you ...Arien and stealth, Now you don't blame Hamood for your newly born kids.
hamood.hassan said
Arien, if only you knew who ...Arien, if only you knew who is all supporting these people and what your embassies are doing in Pakistan. Rather telling me, you should be shamed yourself. Realities are different. You stop the hatred feeling now, and I do the same.
And stealth, i can't help it friend, you're just not willing to seek for truth. I appreciate you being patriotic, but sth is false, remains false.
the bee said
Hanna montana Its you who ...Hanna montana
Its you who have a womb. so Guard it well or it will get intruders.
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Hannah Montana said
really bee? ...really bee?
Arien said
Hamood - Its all politicians ...Hamood - Its all politicians who blames , ever looked for any evidence. you will not find. They are for fooling the comon man, which they are succeeding.
I have no hatred and got many friends from across the border on QL itself, but I wouldnt loose itthose who throws mud for no reason too. peace
Hanna Montanna - mind your words, pls
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warm_heart said
A great report ...Ahhhahahahhaa they dont have toilet? so? when will they have a bath room then? no wonder they have very bad body smell, mabahooooooooong
MrsTimebandit said
Makes perfect sense to me - ...Makes perfect sense to me - everyone knows how long we girls spend in bathrooms........ :)
'Up there for thinking....down there for dancing.'
hamood.hassan said
peace. ...peace.
Hannah Montana said
warm_heart, completely agree ...warm_heart, completely agree with you. Now we know the reason why these guys stink.
navdak said
Actually they always had ...Actually they always had Bathroom there so taking a bath was never a problem. They didn't have toilets there as it was thought that relieving yourself within the boundaries of your home will bring bad smell in your home. That was the issue in several villages in north where there are lots of rich farmers. It's not all about poverty. There were some people ofcourse who couldn't afford to have toilets in their home due to poverty and space constraints. When you have a population of 1.2 Billion, not everyone gets all the basic amenities, that's just one of the several sad facts of life..
Harry99 said
Why do people get ...Why do people get irritated?
This is reality in a vast country with poverty. These women should be applauded for doing something where their government can't.
Ashwini said
India is Top one in world ...WHAT SO EVER........
If the peoples will says bad things about india but then also INDIA is Top One in everything compare to other countrys.
svelte_saggi said
this is no exaggeration at ...this is no exaggeration at all.many men in rural india have little or no concern about such basic amenities that their women might need.they are just taken for granted and the poor women-folk have remained oppressed for ages.i am proud of my country-women for raising their voice at least now.better late than never.they will start with small issues like this and will move on to serious concerns gradually.
all hope is not lost.amen!:-)
Going to church no more makes you a Christian than standing in a garage makes you a car. ~ Garrison Keillor
king_qatar said
very good ...very good, hope the word spread to the users of the "wall near sofitel doha"
the bee said
Hanna montana - Oh just ...Hanna montana - Oh just phaark off ( copy right;alexa)
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Hannah Montana said
ok ...ok