Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Chandigarh's 'Dhol Fine Drive' Combats Littering
Chandigarh's city officials are using a unique way to stop people from littering.
They go to the homes of people who litter and fine them a lot of money.
They also give the litter back to the people and play loud drums to make them embarrassed.
People can report littering and get a reward.
The city wants to keep clean and stop littering.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation launched 'Dhol Fine Drive' to curb littering
Offenders fined Rs 13,401 and garbage returned to them
Campaign uses dhol players to accompany officials and issue fines
Residents can report littering via WhatsApp or 'I'm Chandigarh' app for rewards
Municipal Corporation reiterates zero-tolerance policy towards littering
- Who
- Chandigarh Municipal Corporation officials and residents
- What
- Launched 'Dhol Fine Drive' campaign against littering
- When
- Sunday (campaign launch), Monday (first fine issued)
- Where
- Chandigarh, specifically Manimajra for the first fine
- Why
- To curb public littering and improve cleanliness rankings
Supporters of the Initiative
Critics of the Initiative
Method of Public Shaming
Supporters of the Initiative
The approach aims to instill a sense of responsibility and deliver embarrassment to habitual violators, using a 'name-and-shame' tactic.
Critics of the Initiative
The method of going to people's homes with dhol-nagaras is embarrassing and officials should advise them politely instead. This decision should be retracted.
- Campaign Name
- Dhol Fine Drive
- Fine Amount
- Rs 13,401 per offender
- Reporting Reward
- Rs 250 for verified reports
- Reporting Methods
- WhatsApp number (9915762917) or 'I'm Chandigarh' app
- Municipal Corporation Policy
- Zero-tolerance towards littering
