The state government is planning to set up groups of school children to take up this drive.
"Under this drive, we would first raise awareness among students of class V, VI in rural areas about cleanliness and tell them the disadvantages of defecating in open," Indore Divisional Commissioner (revenue) Sanjay Dubey told PTI.
"Following this, children would be provided whistles. They would be told that if anyone is found going for defecation in the open, they should blow a loud whistle in front of that person. This would make that person feel shameful and would help to check this practice," he said.
The commissioner has also directed his subordinates to put a green mark on those houses in rural areas which have now shunned this practice and have started using 'pucca' toilets.
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This will inspire those who defecate in the open to construct proper toilets, he said.
Additionally, people from various sections of the society living in the division would be chosen as "cleanliness ambassadors" and with their help, all efforts would be made to stop this practice, he said.