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Indicators 6.2.1: Proportion of population using (a) safely managed sanitation services and (b) a handwashing facility with soap and water


Goal Type SDG
Goal 6 - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Targets 6.2 - By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations
Indicators 6.2.1.a : Proportion of population using safely managed sanitation services
Data Source (1) MICS, BBS, SID (2) PHC, BBS, SID (3) SVRS, BBS, SID
Unit %
Data Frequency Triennial (2019,2022,2025)
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Time Period Total/Disaggregation Targets Status ( % )
2021 Total 68.0000
2023 Total 45.0000
2025(Target) Total 60.00
2030(Target) Total 80.00
Goal Type SDG
Goal 6 - Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Targets 6.2 - By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations
Indicators 6.2.1.b : Proportion of population using a hand-washing facility with soap and water
Data Source (1) MICS, BBS, SID (2) SVRS, BBS, SID
Unit %
Data Frequency Triennial (2019,2022,2025)
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Time Period Total/Disaggregation Targets Status ( % )
2020 Total 71.0000
2021 Total 59.4000
2022 Total 63.6700
2023 Total 65.2000
2025(Target) Total 85.00
2030(Target) Total 100.00
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