The Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase II focuses primarily on achieving which sanitation goal?

• A Construction of toilets in all urban municipalities only
• B Providing piped water supply connections in all rural households
• C Achieving ODF status for the first time in remaining districts
• D Open Defecation Free Plus (ODF Plus) status by sustaining ODF and promoting solid/liquid waste management ✓

Explanation

Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase II (2020–2025) builds on Phase I (which aimed for ODF status) by targeting ODF Plus — which includes sustaining ODF behavior change, managing solid waste (household segregation, composting), liquid waste (soak pits, biogas plants), and grey water. ODF Plus villages are categorized as ODF Plus 'Aspiring,' 'Rising,' and 'Model' based on compliance levels.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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