Toilet Paces, UNSDG, Swachh Bharath: Application of Principles of CPTED in Indian Toilet Spaces.

Abstract

This is a premier research on why Swachh Bharath project is not successful towards free open defecation. This project is launched in 2014 with laudable objectives and vision to free India from open defecation. However, after 5 years of project initiation, evaluation reports suggest that nearly 40% open defecation exists in many areas. Many public toilets constructed were not in use or usable condition. Most importantly, the project enhanced criminal activities such as Vandalism, Eve Teasing, Drug Abuse, Prostitution, Sexual harassment And Aggravated assaults. This qualitative research by conducting focus group discussion suggests that the success of Swachh Bharath Mission depends on crime prevention. This current research is based on CPTED concept which rooted from Opportunity Theory of Crime and Routine Activity Theory. Time and need has arrived to evaluate the existing used and unused toilets based on Criminological perspective and Defensible Space. Open defecation free India and success of Swachh Bharath Mission depends on Hygiene, Sanitation and Crime Prevention which are three potential sides to Swachh Bharath Mission. Jai Hind.