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Water and sanitation service infrastructure and personal hygiene behaviours are potentially important determinants of health. Poor sanitation is one among the reasons for high Infant mortality rate (IMR) in India. The inadequate water and sanitation infrastructure and service delivery and unsafe behavior are collective responsible for high diarrhea incidence especially in children. Sanitation is a composite and comprehensive expression covering personal hygiene, domestic cleanliness, favorable environmental condition, safe disposal of waste water and solid waste. Safe drinking water supply and sanitation facilities are a basic need to life and a crucial input in achieving the health of "Health for all". The Ninth five year plan emphasizes on safe drinking water and sanitation as a primary responsibilities of the state through financial and technological inputs under the centrally sponsored schemes. The present paper mainly focuses on the level of awareness of women on safe water supply, hygiene and sanitation aspects.