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Written By: Poorva Chavan | Published : March 1, 2016 12:09 PM IST
The recently released Swacch Survekshan results released a list of the cleanest cities in the country. Mysuru topping the list, metros like Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi and Chennai didn't even feature in the top 10. Chennai is known for its dirty public toilets, and the municipal corporation is trying to clean up the city's image. The city has now installed 183 new e-toilets in the city that are always clean.
How do these toilets work?
According to reports, these toilets are unmanned and are fully automatic with pre-wash and post-wash provisions. The floors of the toilet get a thorough wash after each use which keeps them clean and stench-free. A few toilets also come with incinerators which will help women dispose of sanitary napkins.
The cost--
The corporation had to shell out around Rs 5 Lakh for these e-toilets, and they will also be spending an additional 5000 Rs per month for their maintenance. The government not only aims to make long-distance travelling easier for people but also seeks to solve the problem of open defecation and manual scavenging.
Where are these toilets located--
If you ever need to use these toilets, you can locate them with the help of a smartphone. The government has also launched an app that can help you locate them. You can also click the pictures of the toilet and send them the feedback. An independent agency will monitor the upkeep and maintenance of the toilets with the help of the app. Have you used these toilets? If yes, let us know your experience with using them and if they need to be improved. Write a mail to us at health@corp.india.com. Image source--Getty Images (For representational purposes only)
