Maharashtra village offers tax benefits on clicking, submitting pics of those defecating in open

In order to curb open defecation, the gram panchayat of Jarandi village in Maharashtra has decided to cancel the ration cards of families even if one of the members is caught defecating in the open. The authorities have also decided to offer tax benefits to villagers who report about those relieving themselves in the open. The sarpanch of Jarandi gram panchayat Samadhan Tayade, "We passed a resolution on Wednesday recommending cancellation of ration cards of families if any member is caught defecating in the open." 

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