The Yogi Adityanath government is now eyeing ODF Plus status for the villages of Uttar Pradesh by adopting a comprehensive approach towards cleanliness, self-reliance and Waste Management in the villages of the state.
The government is already moving forward on the action plan to rejuvenate villages of the state by not only promoting cleanliness, but also sustaining the rural economy by increasing the income of rural families through the sanitation initiative. The initiative has the potential to change the picture of villages of the state, a government spokesman said here on Monday.
The implementation of the action plan to convert cattle dung and agricultural waste into biogas and slurry on a war footing across all villages of the state is a significant undertaking as it not only promotes cleanliness, but also focuses on increasing the income of rural families.
Currently, 20 districts in the state have completed such Plants, while 60 plants are under construction in 38 districts. Additionally, efforts have begun to implement 22 plants in 17 districts.
Swachh Gramin Survekshan 2023 is being organised by the Drinking Water and Sanitation department, Ministry of Jal Shakti, for identifying the gram panchayats that have excelled in implementing various components of ODF Plus in the field of cleanliness.