Varanasi, Oct. 29 -- In an effort to promote cleanliness in Kashi, the Varanasi Nagar Nigam on Monday implemented the Uttar Pradesh Solid Waste Management and Sanitation Rules, 2021.

Among the 33-point provisions, one of the key rules specify that if any pet animal defecates in the open, the owner must collect the faeces and dispose of it at home through a faecal vehicle. Failure to comply will result in a penalty of Rs.500.

Municipal commissioner Akshat Verma formally launched the implementation of the new rules during a meeting with all department heads. The rules booklet was distributed to zonal officers, engineers, health inspectors and revenue officials, with clear instructions to ensure strict enforcement and impose penalties on v...