One of the remarkable successes India has achieved in recent times is in sanitation. More than 11 crore toilets have been constructed since 2014, accompanied by behaviour change campaigns among masses for promotion of safe sanitation practices. The impact is multifold. The incidence of diseases and mortality, especially among small children, has declined. People are saving on medical expenses. While Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan upfront, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has been the key minister in implementing the programme since he assumed the charge of the Ministry of Jal Shakti in 2019. In an exhaustive interview in the run up to the World Toilet Day on November 19, he gives a snapshot of the country’s exciting sanitation journey, its impact and the economic benefits.