Open Defecation Free states
Q. Which of the following states have been declared as Open Defecation free?
1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Sikkim
3) Kerala- Published on 02 Nov 16a. 2, 3
b. 1, 2
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above
- The State of Kerala today became the third State overall and the largest State so far to be declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) (Gramin).
- With this, all 14 districts, 152 blocks, 940 Gram Panchayats and 2117 villages of the State have been declared free from open defecation.
- Freedom from open defecation has been proven to lead to significant health benefits in terms of incidences of water-borne diseases, especially in children, and provide safety and dignity for all, especially women and senior citizens.
- Kerala, with a rural population of approximately 3.5 crores, is also the largest State so far to have achieved the ODF Status, after Sikkim (~6 lakhs) and Himachal Pradesh (~70 lakhs).
