As a woman-friendly step, a state agency in Kerala has embarked upon a
plan to set up public toilets exclusively for women in city centres and tourist
locations, the first such initiative in the country.
The State Women's Development Corporation (KSWDC) plans to build 35
"she toilets" in the state capital in the first phase of the project.
According to KSWDC M D P T M Sunish, lack of hygienic public toilets is
a cause for concern for women, especially those who are working and travelling.
Recent studies have shown that this factor is behind many health problems
affecting women in the state.
The potable toilets will have a number of features ranging from
sanitary-napkin vending machines and incinerator to burn used napkins and
self-washing and automatic sterilisation facility, Sunish said.
The pilot project will be implemented here and then expanded to other
parts of the state after evaluating its success.
"E-toilets are not new for us. It is present in almost all metro
cities in India. But e-toilets with exclusive women friendly facilities is a
first-of-its-kind initiative in the country," Sunish said . "We have got government approval and tenders will be called soon.
As a pilot project, a total of 35 'she-toilets' will be installed in various
locations in the capital city by the end of this month," he said.
Automatic payment collection, automatic door opening, 'busy' and 'free'
display boards, an automatic platform cleaning system and an attached 'baby
station' for diaper changing for babies are some major facilities at the
proposed 'she-toilets'.
Operation of these eco-friendly toilets would be controlled through GPS
technology, Sunish said.
The spots to set up the toilets would be decided in consultation with
the City Corporation and the Public Works Department, he added.
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