Under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II, what is the PRIMARY focus area distinguishing it from Phase I?
- A Construction of additional individual household latrines (IHHLs)
- B Urban sanitation coverage under AMRUT cities
- C Sustaining Open Defecation Free (ODF) status and upgrading to ODF Plus ✓
- D Providing piped water supply to all villages
Correct answer: C. Sustaining Open Defecation Free (ODF) status and upgrading to ODF Plus
Explanation
SBM-Grameen Phase I (2014–2019) focused on eliminating open defecation and construction of toilets. SBM Phase II (2020–2025) shifts focus to sustaining ODF status, upgrading villages to ODF+ (solid and liquid waste management) and ODF++ (treated faecal sludge management), and achieving cleanliness (swachhata) beyond just latrine access. AMRUT covers urban areas under a separate programme.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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