75 per cent Indian villages declared ODF Plus: Jal Shakti minister:

75 per cent Indian villages declared ODF Plus: Jal Shakti minister:

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Category : National Published on: September 25 2023

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  • According to Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, 75% of India's villages, approximately 4.4 lakh, have achieved the "ODF Plus" status.
  • This means they have sustained their Open Defecation Free (ODF) status while implementing solid or liquid waste management systems.
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