“Chacha Chaudhary – Toilet Comic created for behavioral change for school children promotes addressing the issue of open defecation and improving sanitation and hygiene conditions by promoting the construction and use of toilets in households, schools, and public places across India. This comic book aims to teach nationals about several problems in regard to Cleanliness in the surroundings like the usage of toilets and proper sanitation practices. Awareness campaigns, educational programs, and community engagement activities are conducted to encourage people to adopt hygienic practices and abandon open defecation. The comic is segregated into various chapters that enfold a lesson within each, with illustrations and content that kids can easily understand. Some of the issues are briefed below:
*Clean Toilet
*Clean Village
*Clean City
Parents and teachers are the children’s primary mentors and can help in changing their behavior towards proper sanitation in concern of usage of toilets, by reading this comic themselves and motivating children too.
This is an initiative from Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi to achieve the goal of open defecation-free India. It has led to the construction of millions of toilets across the country, resulting in improved sanitation and hygiene conditions, better health outcomes, and enhanced overall quality of life for individuals and communities.”
About the Author
“Pran Kumar Sharma, popularly known as Pran, was a renowned Indian cartoonist and comic book creator. He was born on August 15, 1938, in Kasur, Punjab, British India, and passed away on August 6, 2014, in Mumbai, India.
Pran is best known for creating the iconic Indian comic book character, Chacha Chaudhary. Chacha Chaudhary, a middle-aged man with a red turban and a white mustache, was known for his wit, intelligence, and problem-solving abilities. The character quickly became a household name and was published in numerous languages across India.
Pran’s career as a cartoonist began in the 1960s when he started working for the Delhi-based newspaper, Milap. He later worked for other publications, including the Blitz and the Indian Express. In 1971, he started his own comic book series, which included characters such as Shrimatiji, Billoo, and Pinki. These characters became extremely popular among Indian children and adults alike.
In recognition of his contributions to Indian comics, Pran was awarded numerous accolades, including the Padma Shri in 1999, the fourth-highest civilian award in India. He was also the first Indian cartoonist to be awarded a lifetime achievement award by the Indian government.
Pran’s legacy as a cartoonist and comic book creator lives on today through his characters and the countless readers who continue to enjoy his work. His impact on Indian popular culture is immeasurable, and he will always be remembered as one of the most beloved cartoonists in India’s history.”
