Chandigarh cracks down on littering with shaming and rewards
Chandigarh is getting serious about staying clean. The city's new anti-littering drive mixes tech, public shaming, and cash rewards to keep the streets spotless.
If you spot someone littering, just send a photo or video to the MC's WhatsApp or "I'm Chandigarh" app—verified reports earn you ₹250.
Offenders get fined right away, and inspectors even return their trash to their doorstep (with photos for proof).
Public shaming goes viral
Repeat offenders don't just pay fines—they get a musical wake-up call outside their homes with dhols and catchy "boliyan," all while being filmed for social media.
As MC Commissioner Amit Kumar has stated, the MC will ensure "zero-tolerance enforcement" and "the harshest permissible action" against those who defy cleanliness norms.
The hope? That these bold moves will not only stop littering but also spark more community pride in keeping Chandigarh one of India's cleanest cities.