Open Defecation Free

India is open defecation free, says PM Modi at Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that over 10 crore toilets have been built across India in the last five years and he praised the volunteers who worked tirelessly in villages to make Swachh Bharat Abhiyan a huge success.

Oct 02, 2019, 22:06 PM IST

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Sep 26, 2019, 10:48 AM IST

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Sep 26, 2019, 08:40 AM IST

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Sep 26, 2019, 08:20 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to declare India Open Defecation Free on Oct 2

Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will declare the country Open Defecation Free (ODF) from Ahmedabad on October 2. Watch this video to know more.

Sep 26, 2019, 07:58 AM IST

Govt declares 4480 villages along river Ganga as Open Defecation Free

Villages accross the banks of River Ganga were declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) under Namami Gange initiative on Saturday.

Aug 13, 2017, 00:11 AM IST

Uttarakhand, Haryana become Open Defecation Free states

The two states on Thursday joined the league of Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh and Kerala, which were the first three states to be declared ODF. 
 

Jun 23, 2017, 00:19 AM IST

Kundewadi village in Nashik becomes open defecation free

Kundewadi, a small village in Nashik district has become open defecation free (ODF), thanks to efforts made by a local credit society that provided interest free loan to villagers for construction of toilets.

May 05, 2017, 14:47 PM IST

Ensure 30 UP districts are open defecation free by December: CM Yogi Adityanath's target to officials

Yogi Adityanath has asked senior state government officials to ensure that 30 districts of the state are open defecation free by December.

Mar 20, 2017, 22:49 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi touches feet of 104-year-old lady who built toilets by selling her goats

This video has gone massively viral on internet due to its inspirational content.

Mar 20, 2017, 11:43 AM IST

Salman Khan becomes BMC’s Open Defecation Free drive brand ambassador

Salman Khan becomes the brand ambassador of Mumbai city’s Open Defecation Free drive!

Dec 18, 2016, 09:42 AM IST

Kerala becomes third open defecation free state

Kerala has become the third Open Defecation Free (ODF) state in the country.

Nov 01, 2016, 19:05 PM IST

Jharkhand set to become 'Open Defecation Free' by 2018

The top bureaucrat reviewed work progress of drinking water and sanitation department and addressed DCs of all districts through video conferencing about private toilets.

Oct 15, 2016, 20:55 PM IST

Urban areas of Gujarat, Andhra declared Open Defecation Free

Porbandar, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, and all the cities and towns in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh were declared Open Defection Free (ODF) on the birth anniversary of the 'Father of the Nation' today.

Oct 03, 2016, 01:01 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi lauds Amitabh Bachchan's latest 'Swachh Bharat Mission' video, urges people to make India open defecation free

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is also the brand ambassador for 'Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission) was recently seen in a video against open defecation in villages.

Sep 26, 2016, 17:50 PM IST

Mandi cleanest district in hilly areas of India, Sindhudurg in plains: Survey

A total of 22 hill districts and 53 plain areas were assessed under the Gramin Swachh Survekshan launched in May this year. Mandi was judged as the cleanest district in 'Hills' category and Sindhudurg cleanest in the 'Plains' category.

Sep 09, 2016, 08:57 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh to become first 'Open Defecation Free' state

The state officials gave this assurance during a review of progress of Swachh Bharat Mission. 

May 01, 2016, 06:24 AM IST