Swachh Bharat Mission- Urban 2.0 launches Revised Swachh Certification Protocols

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28th Jun, 2022

Context

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.

What is in the Revised Swachh Certification Protocols?

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.
- (1) For towns having population more than 20,000, a minimum of 25% households to be connected to sewerage network
- (2) Striving to achieve sustainability
- (3) No untreated used water is let out in the environment

Defined protocols

ODF: providing access to clean and usable toilet facilities for the citizens.
ODF+: proper maintenance of toilet facilities and safe collection, conveyance, treatment/disposal of all faecal sludge and sewage.
- It focuses on toilets with water, maintenance and hygiene
ODF++: proper maintenance of toilet facilities and safe collection, conveyance, treatment/disposal of all faecal sludge and sewage.
- It focuses on toilets with sludge and septage management.
Water+ Water Plus aims to sustain toilets by treating and reuse of water. It contributes to the government’s focus on water conversation and reuse under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan and is in alignment with United Nations-mandated Sustainable Development Goal No 6 on clean water and sanitation.
The goal calls for ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0

Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 was launched by the Prime Minister on 1st October 2022.
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA)
Objective: To create ‘Garbage Free Cities’.
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.