In a first, tourist places & schools will come under Swachh Survekshan ambit

This year, additional features and indicators have been introduced to make Swachh Survekshan (SS), touted as the world's largest urban cleanliness survey, sharper, systematic and to have a wider impact.

- PARVEZ SULTAN @ New Delhi

For the first time, tourist places, schools and Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) will be under the ambit of the review.

It is launched by the ministry of housing and urban affairs (MoHUA) with an aim to encourage citizen participation and create awareness among all sections of society about making towns and cities better places. Starting this year, a penalty provision has also been introduced for serious and concentrated efforts for transformation and timely execution of plans.