The Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase 2 targets achieving which status across all villages in India?
- A Open Defecation Free (ODF)
- B ODF Plus — maintaining ODF status and improving solid-liquid waste management ✓
- C Total Sanitation Coverage (TSC) with 60% household coverage
- D Individual Household Latrine (IHHL) coverage of 100%
Correct answer: B. ODF Plus — maintaining ODF status and improving solid-liquid waste management
Explanation
Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) Phase 1 (2014–2019) aimed for and achieved ODF status across India. Phase 2 (2020–2025) targets ODF Plus — sustaining ODF status while adding solid waste management, liquid waste management, and visual cleanliness of villages. ODF Plus indicators include no visible faeces and solid/liquid waste management at village level.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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