more-inThe Greater Chennai Corporation has declared that the city is ‘open defecation-free’. A preliminary resolution has been passed by the Greater Chennai Corporation declaring all the 200 wards open defecation-free, according to sources. As there was no objection from the public in 15 days from the notification was issued, all zonal officers of Chennai Corporation have certified to this effect. “Many areas such as Ambedkar Bridge in Ward 125 continue to witness open defecation. Former councillors like Deva Jawahar felt that the Chennai Corporation has to provide more toilet facilities along all roads.

Source: The Hindu January 26, 2018 18:45 UTC