Uttarakhand, Haryana become Open Defecation Free states
Uttarakhand has become the fourth and Haryana the fifth Open Defecation Free (ODF) states in India, under Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin. Union Minister of Drinking Water and Sanitation Narendra Singh Tomar said, "The next step for Swachh Bharat Gramin will be to focus on sustaining...ODF status." Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat praised collaborative community participation for the achievement.