Correct option is C
The performance of states in achieving ODF Plus status under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) depends on sustained efforts in sanitation and waste management. Based on available performance metrics, the correct ranking is as follows:
1. Telangana (E): Achieved significant success in implementing rural sanitation programs, with a high percentage of villages declared ODF Plus.
2. Karnataka (B): Known for its integrated approach to waste management and high community participation.
3. Tamil Nadu (D): Performs well in sanitation initiatives, focusing on solid and liquid waste management in rural areas.
4. Goa (A): A smaller state with high literacy, contributing to its improved sanitation standards, though its scale is smaller.
5. Sikkim (C): While an early achiever in ODF status, it has a smaller number of villages and faces challenges in sustaining ODF Plus status.
Thus, the correct order is (E), (B), (D), (A), (C).
Information Booster: 1. ODF Plus Villages: These are villages that not only sustain ODF status but also implement effective waste management systems.
2. Key Features of the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin Phase:
· Ensuring access to household toilets.
· Promoting solid and liquid waste management.
· Sustaining behavioral changes through community participation.
3. Top Performers:
· Telangana: Emphasizes large-scale rural sanitation efforts.
· Karnataka: Implements waste management systems effectively.
Additional Knowledge: Telangana (E):
· Achieved high sanitation standards and effective solid waste management systems.
Karnataka (B):
· Known for its robust implementation of rural sanitation programs.
Tamil Nadu (D):
· Focuses on community-driven sanitation and liquid waste management.
Goa (A):
· Smaller state with fewer villages, but effective sanitation campaigns.
Sikkim (C):
· Achieved early ODF status but lags behind in scaling ODF Plus efforts.
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