ODF Plus Villages under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase-II

Context:

The Government has outlined the criteria and verification process for declaring villages as ODF Plus under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), Phase-II.

ODF Plus Village

A village that sustains its Open Defecation Free (ODF) status, ensures solid and liquid waste management, and maintains visual cleanliness.

Stages of ODF Plus

ODF Plus Aspiring: ODF status + Solid Waste Management OR Liquid Waste Management.
ODF Plus Rising: ODF status + both Solid and Liquid Waste Management.
ODF Plus Model: ODF status + both SWM & LWM + visual cleanliness (minimal litter, no stagnant water, no plastic dumps) + IEC displays.

Declaration and Verification

Villages self-declare ODF Plus in Gram Sabha.
Mandatory third-party verification within 90 days only for ODF Plus Model
Supervisory verification may be conducted at Aspiring, Rising, and Model levels by Block/District/State officers.

Implementation Framework

Sanitation is a State subject; Centre provides financial and technical support.
SBM(G) Phase-II (2020–21 to 2025–26) focuses on:
- Sustaining ODF status.
- Universal coverage with solid & liquid waste management.
- Construction of new toilets for emerging and migrant households.

Significance

Moves focus beyond mere toilet construction towards sustainability and cleanliness.
Integrates waste management, community monitoring, and visual cleanliness.
Strengthens rural sanitation as a continuous and evolving process