Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban)

It was launched as a mission mode 5 year programme (2014-2019) to eradicate ills of open defecation and ensuring proper solid waste management system. It is a flagship scheme of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).

ODF Progress

• India achieved the target of getting ODF status nationally as all states declared ODF by October, 2019 (150^th Gandhi Jayanti). More than 9 crore toilets (both households and community combined) have been built.
• ODF+ and ODF++ protocols have been launched. ODF+ focuses on maintenance of community toilets whereas ODF++ focuses on addressing safe management of faecal sludge.

Progress of ....