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INTRODUCTION TO

ODF PLUS COMPONENTS

Solid Waste Management (SWM)

The quantity of waste generated in rural areas has been increasing over the years as a result
of increased population, consumerism and commercial activities. There are many options in
rural areas for the reuse of biodegradable waste, such as composting kitchen waste material,
which can be used in home gardens and agricultural fields. However, solid waste needs
to be segregated at source by households, and systems should be organized for regular
collection. Thereafter biodegradable waste can be converted into organic manure while
non-biodegradable waste should be recycled, thereby reducing the amount of waste going
to landfills.

Under the DDWS funding norms, villages having a population less than or equal to 5,000 are
entitled to Rs. 60 per capita, and villages having a population greater than 5,000 can avail
Rs. 45 per capita for SWM.

Plastic Waste Management (PWM)

Plastic products have become an integral part of our daily lives, resulting in increased plastic
consumption even in rural areas. But it has detrimental effects on the environment and
human health, which needs to be addressed on priority through effective management of
plastic waste.

SBM-G Phase-II strives to improve rural cleanliness through SLWM activities. As PWM is a
critical criterion for declaring villages as ODF Plus, actions need to be taken at the District,
Block and village levels using the principle of the 4Rs – Reduce, Refuse, Reuse and Recycle.

According to the DDWS funding norms, an amount of Rs. 16 lakhs per Block can be availed
for PWM.

Faecal Sludge Management (FSM)

FSM is one of the key components to be implemented under SBM-G Phase-II for delivering
safe sanitation in rural areas. Villages have a considerable number of toilets linked to on-site
sanitation, such as septic tanks and single pits. The overflow from filled-up septic tanks and
indiscriminate disposal of emptied faecal sludge into open areas, water bodies, irrigation
fields, open drains, areas outside the village, etc. have a negative impact on public health
and the environment.

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