38 teams formed to make city open defecation-free

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, April 20

In order to make the city open defecation-free (ODF) and to create awareness among residents, the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has formed 38 teams and nominated the same number of ‘swachhata doots’ to spread awareness among the residents.

A team comprising city Mayor Arun Sood, Joint Commissioner Rajiv Gupta and Medical Officer of Health-cum-Nodal Officer Dr PS Bhatti also visited two areas – tin shed houses in Sector 52 and Adarsh Colony, Sector 54.

Dr PS Bhatti said the ‘swachhata doots’ would work over a period of 4 to 6 months to convert identified hotspots into open defecation-free .

The teams visited the hotspots between 5 am and 8 am. During the visit, the team members made sincere efforts to mobilise people to avoid open defecation and use toilets instead.