But what surprised me was the sight of 5 people meticulously watering the pavements.Initially I thought that some liquid has spilled and hence these people are working to clean it.But when I saw the high pressure jet and a Truck carrying water nearby then only I realised that they are cleaning the Footpaths meticulously and doing it in a systematic manner.The have taken precautions to put the safety boards in place and ensured that all dust is cleaned and marks are scrubbed.
I have not come across this type of cleaning the roads even in Singapore which is no 1 city for cleanliness and offenders will be fined heavily.All S E Asian countries has to learn a lot to make people take foot paths and enjoy walking.Imagine the amount of saving in foreign exchange it will bring if all these countries reduce the vehicles on road and go for cycling and safe walking.
Walking stops all your disease was the theme adopted by Gandhi World foundation to promote awareness of good health in Madras Marina some time back. Hongkong is showing us the way.
