NEW DELHI: Over 90% of villages in Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have achieved Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus status, the Jal Shakti ministry said on Tuesday.
Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus is an advanced sanitation benchmark under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), aimed at sustaining and enhancing the outcomes of ODF status. While the ODF status is achieved when a community eliminates open defecation practices, ODF Plus goes a step further by focusing on the sustainability of this status and integrating broader sanitation and waste management objectives.
Punjab and Uttar Pradesh have reported 98% ODF Plus status, while Madhya Pradesh leads with 99% of villages meeting the ODF Plus criteria, including 95% achieving the advanced ODF Plus Model status. Bihar, although slightly behind, has reached 92% ODF Plus coverage.
This story is from the December 11, 2024 edition of Hindustan Times Chandigarh.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the December 11, 2024 edition of Hindustan Times Chandigarh.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
THE CURIOUS CASE OF ROHIT BAL'S WILL
Has Rohit Bal left his assets to close friend Lalit Tehlan or to his family? Both parties claim they have the legitimate will
I'D NEVER SEEN SUCH PRAISE FOR DUBBING IN A FILM BEFORE'
Actor Shreyas Talpade reflects on the success of Pushpa franchise and the response to his Hindi dubbing of its titular character
Samples collected from hospital canteen
LUDHIANA: A month after the director of the Punjab Health Services Corporation (PHSC) asked local health officials to inspect the Punjab Agro canteen at the civil hospital here, two samples were collected from the premises on Wednesday.
SHOW-CAUSE NOTICE ISSUED TO 48 ABSENTEES
LUDHIANA: Deputy commissioner Jitendra Jorwal on Wednesday directed revenue officials to expedite the clearance of pending mutations in the district.
Athletes report multiple shortcomings
Organisers face criticism from both participants and coaches over 'poor' accommodation, transport and amenities
PUNJABI SAHIT AKADEMI CONDUCTS MEET TO PROMOTE EDUCATION
LUDHIANA: The Punjabi Sahit Akademi, Ludhiana, hosted a joint meeting between the Jagat Punjabi Sabha (Canada) and the Punjabi Vikas Manch (UK) on Wednesday to promote Punjabi culture, education, and literary contributions.
City boy clinches gold in U-17 karate tourney
LUDHIANA: Naettik Sachdeva, a Class X student of St Thomas Senior Secondary School here, has clinched a gold medal in the U-17 boys' 35kg kumite category at the 68th National School Games held in New Delhi on Tuesday.
NGT flags poor waste mgmt, seeks response
CIVIC BODY, PPCB ASKED TO SUBMIT AFFIDAVITS, ADMINISTRATION SEEKS 4 WEEKS TO SUBMIT RESPONSE
Goods worth ₹25 lakh stolen from Dhandari Kalan factory, 4 arrested
THEY WERE IN SAME FACTORY AND TURNED OFF CCTVS DURING NIGHT SHIFTS TO TAKE AWAY GOODS: POLICE
MC polls: Turncoats find place on lists of BJP, SAD
26 candidates from different parties have filed nomination papers so far
