‘SwachhSwasthSarvatra’- Joint Initiative of HealthMinistry and Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation launched 

Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Shri J P Nadda and Union Minister of Human Resource Development ShriPrakashJavadekarlaunched ‘SwachhSwasthSarvatra’ to commemorate Good Governance Day at a function, here today. SwachhSwasthSarvatra is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation to achieve better health outcomes through improved sanitation and increased awareness and healthy lifestyles.
●    ShriNadda informed that the Health Ministry is working on the theme of “Catch them Young” and is working on effecting positive behavior change among the young to keep away from such habits that cause Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs). 
●    He added that through pictorial books- ‘SwasthBaccheSwasth Bharat’ prepared by Central Health Education Bureau (CHEB), health messages shall be brought out that will educate the children and youth about healthy living habits and activities. The Ministry has distributed these books on healthy living across schools in India, the Minister added.
●    To complement and leverage the efforts and achievements made so far, the MDWS and the MOHFW have launched a joint initiative today- SwachhSwasthSarvatra. The three key components of SwachhSwasthSarvatra are:
●    Community Health Centres (CHCs) in ODF blocks supported to achieve Kayakalp certification
●    Gram Panchayat of Kayakalp Primary Health Centres (PHCs) prioritized to become  ODF
●    Training in WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene ) of CHC/PHC nominees