Hyderabad Launches Special Sanitation Drive: Heavy Fines for Littering, Open Urination

• GHMC initiates a 'Special Sanitation Program' across all 150 wards in Hyderabad from today until month-end.
• The drive focuses on timely garbage removal, clearing construction and demolition waste, and city beautification.
• Strict action and heavy fines will be imposed for open urination, littering, and improper waste disposal by establishments.
• GHMC Commissioner Ronald Ross emphasized immediate resolution of public complaints, especially those related to sanitation.
• Officials urge public cooperation in waste segregation and disposal to make Hyderabad a cleaner city.

Why It Matters: Hyderabad begins a city-wide sanitation drive with strict fines for violations to improve cleanliness.