​India’s ODF Milestone: The Sanitation Revolution

  • What sanitation challenges did India face before 2014? - Severe sanitation challenges with only 39% coverage.
  • What were the early government schemes aimed at improving sanitation in India? - Central Rural Sanitation Program (CRSP) and Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC).
  • What was the objective of the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) launched in 2014? - Achieve an Open Defecation Free (ODF) India by 2nd October 2019.
  • When was India declared Open Defecation Free (ODF)? - 2nd October 2019.
  • What is the objective of Phase 2 of SBM, known as ODF Plus? - Sustain ODF status and improve waste management.
  • As of May 2023, how many Indian villages ....
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