Sec 17 gets renovated toilet block

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, September 30

The renovated toilet block at Sector 17-D, with QR code facility for giving feedback and separate arrangements for transgenders and differently abled persons, was inaugurated today as part of “Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav” celebrations.

Mayor Ravi Kant Sharma inaugurated the newly-renovated toilet block during the “Sarvjanik Sauchalaya Safai Jan Bhagidari Amrut Diwas” organised by the Municipal Corporation in all 26 wards of the city.

Addressing a gathering, the Mayor said the civic body had taken an important initiative to upgrade 38 toilet blocks across the city markets under the Smart City project.

MC Commissioner Anindita Mitra said the QR codes will be placed at all the public toilets so that people can share their feedback about the availability of electricity, water supply, cleanliness of toilet premises and toilet seat while using the facility. Official concerned would act swiftly if any issue arises.

Refurbished at a cost of Rs15 lakh, the toilet block has separate/independent provision for differently abled persons/transgender and male and female users.

To facilitate women users, provision of sanitary napkins as well as incinerator for the disposal of sanitary napkins has also been provided in the toilet block.