The subdivisional town of Abohar, that had had attained low rankings in national surveys for four years, has been given Open Defecation Free (ODF)-plus status.

According to a survey conducted by the government under the Swachh Bharat Mission, the town has been given ODF-plus status.

Abhijit Kaplish, Additional Deputy Commissioner (G), who also serves as Commissioner, Municipal Commissioner, congratulated the staff of the departments concerned.

in the first phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission, the goal was to have toilets in each house. In the second phase, ODF-plus status was introduced for toilets equipped with all facilities. Community toilets in Abohar met all conditions to become eligible for the ODF-plus status.

A comprehensive drive to improve the standard of sanitation had been launched here and 25 tippers, besides hand-pulled rickshaws had been provided to ‘safai sewaks’ to collect wet and dry garbage across the town.

 SWACHH BHARAT MISSION:-

The second phase will be implemented on a mission mode between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The second phase will focus on Open Defecation Free Plus (ODF Plus), which includes ODF sustainability and solid and liquid waste management (SLWM).
The ODF Plus programme will converge with MGNREGA, especially for grey water management, and will complement the newly launched Jal Jeevan Mission.
The programme will also work towards ensuring that no one is left behind and everyone uses a toilet.
The fund sharing pattern between the Centre and States will be 90:10 for North-Eastern States and Himalayan States and UT of J&K; 60:40 for other States; and 100:0 for other Union Territories, for all the components.

Abohar is a municipal corporation in the Fazilka district of the Indian state of Punjab, northeast of Sri Ganganagar and southeast of Fazilka. It is near the India-Pakistan border. Abohar's population is 211645. The city is known for kinnow production and accounts for 60% of the country's produce.