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India To Achieve Open Defecation Free Status For All Cities Sooner
Union Minister Hardeep Puri on October 2 hinted that India was close to achieve Open Defecation Free (ODF) status for all the cities. According to a survey, 99% of the cities in the country are ODF. However, due to COVID-19, the survey could not be completed in West Bengal. A spokesperson from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said survey in West Bengal will be completed in a month.
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Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Panaji Corporation Launches Initiative to 'Shop With Your Waste'
The Corporation of City of Panaji (CCP) launched 'shop with your waste' campaign on October 1. The campaign allows people to exchange dry waste for essentials like milk, bread, and egg. Sanjith Rodrigues, commissioner of CCP, stated that the campaign was launched with the support of various organisations, to commemorate Gandhi Jayanti and the sixth anniversary of 'Swach Bharat Mission'. The program is open for shopkeepers in Panaji only.
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Courtesy: Deccan Herald
