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Download Solution PDFBy September 2022 which state/UT will have access to water in every household? And certified as being Open Discharge Free (ODF) Plus?
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- Andaman and Nicobar Islands have achieved the milestone of providing water to every household.
- It is the first Union Territory in India to be certified as being Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus.
- ODF Plus status indicates that the region has sustained its open defecation free status and implemented solid and liquid waste management effectively.
- By September 2022, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands became a model for other regions aiming for similar achievements in sanitation and water accessibility.
Additional Information
- Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus
- ODF Plus is an extension of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) in India, which aims to eradicate open defecation and ensure proper sanitation.
- ODF Plus status is awarded to regions that have not only eliminated open defecation but also effectively managed solid and liquid waste.
- It includes the construction of individual household latrines, community toilets, and public toilets while ensuring their regular usage and maintenance.
- Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)
- Launched on October 2, 2014, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Swachh Bharat Mission aims to achieve ""Clean India"" by October 2, 2019.
- The mission encompasses urban and rural areas, with the goal of eliminating open defecation and improving solid waste management.
- It is the largest cleanliness drive in India, encouraging citizens to participate and contribute towards a cleaner and healthier environment.
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