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04/05/23 06:55 AM IST

Wayanad Tops Swachh Bharat’s ODF Plus Rankings

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  • Recently, Wayanad became the first district in the country to be declared ODF (open defecation-free) Plus.
About ODF
  • 'Open defecation free' (ODF) is a term used to describe communities that have shifted to using toilets instead of open defecation.
  • Ending open defecation is one of the indicators used to track progress toward Sustainable Development Goals: Ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
  • Extreme poverty and a lack of hygiene are statistically connected. As a result, eradicating open defecation is regarded to be a vital aspect of the fight to eradicate poverty.
About Rankings
  • The Wayanad district secured the first position in the ODF Plus rankings in the three-star category.
  • Following Wayanad were Mancheriyal district in Maharashtra and Anupur in Madya Pradesh.
  • Wayanad scored a perfect 100 points in the ODF ranking, while Mancheriyal and Anupur got 90.45 and 88.79 points, respectively.
Swachh Bharat Mission
  • The Swachh Bharat Mission is a nationwide campaign launched by the Government of India to promote cleanliness, sanitation and hygiene.
  • It sought to achieve the objective of an open defecation-free India by October 2, 2019.
  • The programme focuses on eliminating open defecation, improving solid waste management, and promoting cleanliness and hygiene practices in the country.
Source- The Hindu

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