India, May 16 -- The Municipal Corporation of Faridabad (MCF) has prepared a new four-tier cleaning model under which major roads will be cleaned using mechanised sweeping machines.

Officials said the new system has been designed according to road width and specific sanitation needs of different areas. The tendering process for the project has already begun and authorities expect implementation to start from next month. The civic body is expected to spend nearly Rs.120 crore on the revamped sanitation arrangement.

The move comes after sanitation services in parts of the city were affected over the past weeks due to ongoing protest by sanitation workers. Residents in many areas had complained about garbage accumulation and irregular clea...