Open Defecation Free
Open Defecation Free (ODF) refers to a status achieved when a community eliminates open defecation practices. This initiative promotes sanitation and hygiene. It aims to improve public health and reduce disease spread. ODF status is vital for rural development in India. It aligns with the Swachh Bharat Mission, which seeks to enhance living conditions across the nation. Clean environments foster dignity and well-being.
When the Swachh Bharat Mission was launched in 2014, its promise was deceptively simple: ensure every Indian household...
January 5, 2026