GHMC on Monday sent proposals to the Swachh Bharat Mission, seeking ODF-Plus (Open Defecation Free-Plus) status for the city, in the upcoming Swachh Survekshan rankings.
Self declarations by Resident Welfare Associations, engineers, self help groups, and citizens have been submitted that the toilets in their respective areas are functional with all amenities, a press note said. A Central team will tour the city soon to conduct inspections to verify GHMC’s claims.
In view of such a tour, the GHMC has issued instructions to officials to identify the spots of open urination in the city, and make alternative arrangements.
Surveillance will be imposed at these spots, and fine will be levied to discourage such habit, the statement said.