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ODF+ and ODF++

Aug. 23, 2018

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has released the ODF+ and ODF++ protocols under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) to ensure sustainability in sanitation outcomes.

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  • Under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), as of August 2018, urban areas of 18 states, and a total of 3,223 cities have become Open Defecation Free (ODF).

  • Now, to address the issue of sanitation in a holistic way (by addressing the entire sanitation value chain), SBM ODF Plus and SBM ODF Plus Plus protocols have been launched. These contain activities in addition to ODF status thereby ensuring total sanitation.

SBM ODF Plus Protocol (ODF +)

It focuses on sustaining community toilet usage by ensuring their functionality, cleanliness and maintenance.

SBM ODF Plus Plus Protocol (ODF ++)

It focuses on addressing complete sanitation value chain, including safe containment, processing and disposal of faecal sludge and septage.
Source : The Hindu

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