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Making a song and dance about washing hands

Mrs Valli (right), leader of the new Jansirani Self Help Group
Mrs Valli (right), leader of the new Jansirani Self Help Group.
Credit: WaterAid / Libby Clarke

 

Children in India have been learning about the importance of washing their hands... through a fun new song.

You can listen to the song by clicking the links below.

Handwashing Song (WMA - English)
(Windows Media Audio WMA  2.2Mb)

Handwashing Song (MP3 - English) 
(MP3 Format Sound MP3 2.2Mb)

Handwashing Song (WMA - Indian)
(Windows Media Audio WMA 2.2Mb)

Handwashing Song (MP3 - Indian)
(MP3 Format Sound MP3 2.2Mb)
India
India Map
Area: 3,288,000km²
Capital: New Delhi
Other main cities:
Kolkatta, Mumbai, Chennai
  • Population
    Population icon1.08 billion
  • Infant mortality
    Infant mortality icon87/1000
  • Life expectancy
    Life expectancy icon63.6 years
  • Water supply coverage
    Water supply coverage icon86%
  • Sanitation coverage
    Sanitation coverage icon33%
  • Below poverty line
    Below poverty line icon28.6%
  • Development index
    Development index icon126
  • Adult literacy
    Adult literacy icon61%
Sources:
Human Development Report 2006, World Development Report 2006
NB. Official statistics tend to understate the extent of water and sanitation problems, sometimes by a large factor. There are not sufficient resources available for accurate monitoring of either population or coverage. Varying definitions of water and sanitation coverage are used and national figures mask large regional differences in coverage. 

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