Health is strongly correlated with water (drinking and hand washing), sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH). The significant key features of "Swachh Bharat, Swachh Vidyalaya" slogan are meant to ensure that each and every school in India has a set of functioning and well-maintained water and sanitation facilities. WaSH is referred to as the arrangement of technical and human development. It helps produce a healthy school environment and protects school children from illnesses. Its fundamental parameters are enhancement of school education and reduction in student drop-out in schools. It facilitates proper learning atmosphere in schools. Water, sanitation, and hygienic facilities are an important factor for formulating a healthy environment in schools, and it can effectively increase student enrollment, especially of girls. Therefore, the present study focused on water and toilet facilities in the state of Tamil Nadu and brings out an analysis of water and toilet facilities in government and private schools of Salem district (rural and urban areas), Tamil Nadu.

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