Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday congratulated people of J&K for achieving 100% ODF Plus status.

He said after the abrogation of Article 370 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, J&K has attained new heights in development and growth.

"The schemes implemented by the Union Government are now being seamlessly extended to the nook and corners of J&K," he said.

While quoting post of Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, Amit Shah said, "Heartiest congratulations to the people of J&K for achieving 100% ODF Plus status. After the abrogation of Article 370 under the leadership of PM @narendramodi Ji the J&K has attained new heights in development and growth.

"The schemes implemented by the Union Government are now being seamlessly extended to the nook and corners of J&K. People across the nation and those living in J&K have experienced the transformative change the region has undergone."

"I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Lt. Governor of J&K @manojsinha_ Ji and the local administration for this remarkable feat", he said.

Earlier LG Manoj Sinha said that "Under guidance of Hon'ble Prime Minister Sh @narendramodi Ji, 100% J&K UT villages have achieved the ODF Plus status in 'Model' category under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) phase-II."

He said "This achievement underlines coordinated efforts of all to improve quality of life for citizens."