ODF Plus Status

Question 1

NEWS

Answer 1

India’s Ministry of Jal Shakti has announced that over half of the nation’s villages have achieved ODF Plus status under the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin (SBM-G) Phase II.

Question 2

Meaning of ODF+ status:

Answer 2

It means that these villages not only maintain their Open Defecation Free (ODF) status but also implement solid or liquid waste management systems.

Question 3

Leading states

Answer 3

Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh are among the top-performing states, while Goa and Sikkim lead among smaller states. Over 1 lakh gram panchayats have also passed resolutions banning Single Use Plastic.

Question 4

About SBM-Gramin

Answer 4

The Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin (SBM-G) Phase I was launched in 2014 to eliminate open defecation in rural areas by 2019. Phase II, implemented from 2020-21 to 2024-25, focuses on sustainability of ODF status. It also includes:

Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM)
Plastic Waste Management (PWM)
Faecal Sludge Management (FSM)
GOBARdhan
Information Education and Communication
Behaviour Change Communication
Capacity Building

Question 5

IMP YEARS

Answer 5

2019- INDIA ACHIEVES 100% ODF FREE STATUS
2014- SWACCH BHARAT MISSION LAUNCHED TO MAKE INDIA ODF FREE BY 2019
2015- AMRUT LAUNCHED IN 500 CITIES TO PROVIDE BASIC CIVIC AMENITIES IN URBAN AREAS.

2021- SWACHH BHARAT MISSION URBAN 2.0 AND AMRUT 2.0 LAUNCHED TO MAKE INDIA 100% GARBAGE FREE AND ENSURE 100% FREE WATER SUPPLY.