Following at least 10 deaths in Indore linked to contaminated drinking water, the Centre has urged states to implement scalable and safe sanitation models under the Swachh Bharat Mission. Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil emphasized the need for effective faecal sludge management and sewage treatment beyond just toilet construction, reviewing successful practices from various states. The initiative aims to sustain open defecation-free status and improve solid and liquid waste management nationwide.