5.47 lakh villages across country declared Open Defecation Free Plus

India declared 5,47,283 villages as Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus, according to the jal shakti ministry. Andhra Pradesh tops with 15,758 ODF Plus villages. ODF Plus classification involves sustainability and waste management. Minister V Somanna shared data in Lok Sabha. Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep achieved the Model village status for all their villages.