New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): As Jammu and Kashmir achieved 100 per cent Open Defecation-Free (ODF) standing, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday stated the state has attained new heights in growth and development after the abrogation of Article 370 below the management of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Shah took to ‘X’, previously Twitter, to share his emotions as Jammu and Kashmir have achieved 100 per cent ODF Plus mannequin standing in one more exceptional accomplishment achieved throughout the ongoing’Swachhata Hi Seva’ Campaign.
“Heartiest congratulations to the people of JK for achieving 100 per cent ODF Plus status. After the abrogation of Article 370 under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, the JK has attained new heights in development and growth,” Shah posted on ‘X'”The schemes implemented by the Union Government are now being seamlessly extended to the nook and corners of JK. People across the nation and those living in JK have experienced the transformative change the region has undergone. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the JK Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and the local administration for this remarkable feat.”On September 29, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha posted on ‘X’, declaring “Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 100 per cent JK UT villages have achieved the ODF Plus status in ‘Model’ category under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) phase-II. This achievement underlines coordinated efforts of all to improve the quality of life for citizens.”Union Ministry of Jal Shakti in a press release on September 29 introduced that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has declared all its 6,650 villages throughout 285 blocks in 20 districts as ODF Plus Model.
As per the assertion, the achievement of the ODF Plus Model for all villages within the UT is a big milestone because it goes past setting up and use of bathrooms in the direction of cleanliness by managing Grey water and Solid Waste in every village.
“For a village to achieve the status of the ODF Plus Model, it is required to pass through three stages of ODF Plus namely Aspiring, Rising and Model. When a village achieves a condition where it is visually clean with minimal litter and stagnant water, apart from solid and liquid waste management (SLWM) and adequate cleanliness awareness generation activities, it is declared as ODF plus Model,” reads the assertion.
Noting that sustainability in ODF Plus is just not a one-time achievement however a steady journey, the assertion additional talked about it requires a multi-dimensional strategy encompassing infrastructure growth, behavioural change, group engagement, monetary sustainability, know-how integration, and extra.
“By embracing these principles, JK can not only sustain its ODF Plus Model status but also maintain it for generations to come, ensuring a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future,” it added. (ANI)