Ranchi, Nov 12 (PTI) Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Monday said the state would be declared open defecation free (ODF) on November 15, its foundation day.

Das said complete electrification of three districts - Deoghar, Hazaribagh and Lohardaga - will be announced on the occasion.

Ten persons will also be felicitated for their contribution to the society, an official release said quoting the chief minister.

He called upon everyone to participate in the foundation day programme.

Jharkhand was carved out of the southern part of Bihar on November 15, 2000.

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