Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Varanasi, India, fines public spitting (250 rupees), littering (up to 5,000 rupees), and other unsanitary behaviors.

flag Varanasi, India, has introduced fines for public spitting, with a 250-rupee penalty, and higher penalties for littering from vehicles (1,000 rupees), leaving food for stray animals (250 rupees), or failing to clean up after pets (500 rupees). flag The Uttar Pradesh Solid Waste Management and Sanitation Rules 2021 also impose fines for improper garbage storage, dumping waste in waterways (750 rupees), and transporting waste in uncovered vehicles (2,000 rupees), with the highest penalty—5,000 rupees—for creating unsanitary conditions that threaten public health.

4 Articles

Further Reading