Vadodara Publicly Shames Litterbugs on Billboards: Effective or Privacy Breach?
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News18•16-01-2026, 18:19
Vadodara Publicly Shames Litterbugs on Billboards: Effective or Privacy Breach?
- •Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) installed a giant LED screen in Shastri Baug, Vadodara, displaying images of littering offenders caught on CCTV.
- •The initiative, launched in January 2025, aims to deter irresponsible behavior by publicly shaming individuals and their vehicle details.
- •Manish Bhatt, VMC's IT director, stated that nearly 500 offenders have been identified through high-resolution cameras and a robust surveillance system.
- •The public shaming tactic has sparked debate, with many online users suggesting heavy fines would be more effective than public humiliation.
- •Citizens are urged to take moral responsibility for cleanliness, as fines and public shaming alone may not lead to significant transformation.
Why It Matters: Vadodara's public shaming of litterbugs on billboards sparks debate on effectiveness versus privacy concerns.
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