Chandigarh best city in quality sanitation
May 11th, 2010 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANSChandigarh, May 11 (IANS) The union territory of Chandigarh has been adjudged the best Indian city in terms of quality sanitation followed by Mysore, Surat and New Delhi, officials said here Tuesday.
This city topped the national rating and award scheme for sanitation for Indian cities. The survey was conducted by the central ministry of urban development.
“Chandigarh scored a maximum 73.48 points and was adjudged best in the area of quality sanitation in the country. It was followed by Mysore, Surat and New Delhi in this national survey,” a Chandigarh administration spokesperson said.
As per guidelines specified in the National Urban Sanitation Policy, a totally sanitised city is one that is free of open defecation. It must eliminate the practice of manual scavenging and provide adequate equipment that addresses the safety of sanitation workers.
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