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Over 90 pc villages in Punjab, MP, UP, Bihar achieved ODF Plus status: Centre

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Over 90% of villages in Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar have achieved Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus status, according to the Jal Shakti Ministry. Madhya Pradesh leads with 99% coverage. Union Minister CR Patil praised the progress, emphasizing sanitation as a behavioral mission crucial for rural health and dignity.
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