Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh has achieved a 100% Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus status across 95,767 villages across the states under the second phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin).
Out of these, 81,744 are classified as aspirational villages, demonstrating the implementation of effective solid waste management and liquid waste management systems. Another 10,217 villages are ODF Plus rising villages with provision for both solid waste management and liquid waste management, while 3,806 villages are ODF Plus Model Villages.
On January 1, 2023, merely 15,088 villages within the state had received the coveted ODF Plus designation.Since then the state launched a mission-oriented endeavour to attain ODF Plus status. This has led to over 80,000 villages accomplishing ODF Plus status within 9 months.
During the nationwide ‘Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS)’ campaign of 2023, more than 8.8 million individuals actively contributed to the cause of cleanliness, successfully attaining a remarkable 100% participation rate. SHS is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 2 under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural), Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. In 2023, over 88 lakh people participated and contributed to ‘Shramdaan’ on a large scale, thereby accelerating the achievement of ODF Plus status.
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