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HARIDWAR: The district administration of Haridwar has drawn up an ambitious plan with funds of around Rs 500 crore for beautification of the holy city. A resident said, “The administration has perhaps forgotten that the city lacks basic facilities such as public toilets both for its residents and pilgrims. However, the move has evoked diverse reaction with many residents saying that before beautification, the focus should be on making the city cleaner. However, people said that the district lacks basic amenities. As part of the drive, the town’s ghats and other public places will be painted and spruced up..