India, Sept. 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Swachhata in Ancient India: A Practice Rooted in Everyday Life
India's association with cleanliness is older than the modern sanitation movement. The archaeological record of the Indus Valley reveals sophisticated sanitation systems. Cities like Lothal, in present-day Gujarat, followed planned layouts with extensive drainage networks. Many homes had private toilets connected to drains. The system also included inspection points and structures for managing solid waste. The Vedic tradition placed utmost importance on clean bodies and clean surroundings. Clean water, fresh air, and healthy surroundings were linked with spiritual practice. Ancient instructions also advised peopl...