Tripura Govt to Impose Fine on 'Open Urination'
- Jul 03, 2019,
- Updated Jul 03, 2019, 1:43 AM IST
Tripura, July 3, 2019:
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb indicated that his government is considering the imposition of a fine for littering, unscientific disposal of waste and urination in open spaces soon to ensure compliance of the direction of National Green Tribunal (NGT) regarding waste management.
Deb stated: “Tripura has also marked a remarkable development in the implementation of SBA and by this time Udaipur and Sonamura of the state have been awarded for cleanliness at the national level."
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He reiterated that the government’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (SBA) was well before the direction of NGT came, and citizens of the country have joined hand in the crusade to make India clean.
Deb said that progress has been made in the processing of waste and monetizing it.
“The habit of open urination has still practiced the citizens, which is not only creating a problem for waterlogging and inundation in the city but is also a shame for civilization. Despite mass awareness and repeated appeals from a different level. We shall be going to impose fine on such activities to make Tripura green,” Deb added.
It is to be mentioned that as many as 500 'master trainers' from all walks of life have participated in the training of the government to carry out the whole task of waste management.