Chandigarh, Nov. 16 -- In a stringent move to safeguard its reputation as one of the country's cleanest cities, the Chandigarh municipal corporation (MC) has launched an intensified and highly impactful anti-littering campaign, combining public shaming, substantial rewards for informants, and immediate penalties.

Under the new initiative, citizens who litter in public places and are caught on camera will face humiliation designed to act as a powerful deterrent. The process involves the sanitary inspector not only issuing a challan but also collecting the discarded waste and placing it at the violator's residence. This entire "delivery" process will be meticulously documented through photographs and high-quality video footage.

Taking the...