The document discusses sanitation and hygiene. It notes that over 2 billion people lack access to improved sanitation, with most living in Asia and Africa. Poor sanitation contributes to about 10% of the global disease burden and causes about 1.5 million child deaths annually from diarrhea. Open defecation has negative impacts on health, dignity and security. The document outlines initiatives in India to improve sanitation coverage and discusses the importance of sanitation for public health.