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26/06/22 07:51 AM IST

Revised Swachh Certification Protocols to sustain Open Defecation Free Status across Urban India

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  • Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, being implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA),has launched the Revised Swachh Certification Protocols for ODF, ODF+, ODF++, and Water+ certifications. 
Certification Protocols 
  • No untreated used water or faecal sludge is discharged into the environment and all used water (including sewerage and septage, grey water and black water) is safely contained, transported, and treated, along with maximum reuse of treated used water, in all cities with less than 1 lakh population.
  • To sustain open defecation free status in all statutory towns.
  • It contains provisions to encourage cities to have robust infrastructure with reliable Operation &Maintenance (O&M) mechanisms to achieve the goal ofclean urban India.Key interventions against each certification are:
  • ODF - Robust monitoring mechanism ensured by increasing the number of survey sample size and location types.
  • ODF+ - Focus on functionality of CT/PT and innovative O&M business model for their sustainability in long run.
  • ODF++ - Emphasis on mechanized cleaning of septic tanks and sewers. Safe collection & treatment of used water as well as safe management of faecal sludge.
  • Water+ - The focus is on collection, transportation, treatment, and reuse of both used water and faecal sludge to prevent environmental pollution.
Significance 
  • The Revised Swachh Certification Protocols is more functionality-oriented and has been simplified for officials and citizens to understand it better.
  • The purpose of the protocol is not only to improve rankings of cities but to motivate cities to achieve the spirit of the Mission.”
SBM 2.0 
  • Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, launched by the Prime Minister on 1st October 2022 with the overall vision of creating ‘Garbage Free Cities’, has introduced Used Water Management as a newly funded component for towns with less than 1 lakh population.
  • This showcases the Mission’s commitments to improving the overall Used Water Management ecosystem in Urban India by ensuring that no un-treated used water is discharged into water bodies (as per the Water+ Protocol).
  • Under the Mission, maximum reuse of treated used water is a key area focus along with eradication of hazardous entry into sewers and septic tanks through mechanization of their cleaning operations.
Source - PIB 

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