The Hindu 16.08.2010
Mayor inaugurates new toilets
Staff Reporter
NEW DELHI: Delhi Mayor Pritihvi Raj Sawhney inaugurated two eco-friendly toilets boasting innovative technologies at Nigambodh Ghat and near Kudsia Park in Kashmere Gate on a pilot basis this past week.
These bio-toilets and electronic toilets would not only substantially save water, energy and space but are aesthetically more appealing as well.
The civic body plans to set up more such units near the Commonwealth Games venues, high footfall areas and areas of tourist importance after examining all aspects including feasibility.
According to Mr. Sawhney, the bio-toilet introduced at Nigam Bodh Ghat parking area is based on a technology developed and approved by Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), Ministry of Defence.
“In these bio-toilets, the faecal matter and sludge is decomposed in a pit using DRDO developed bacteria which converts the said waste matter into methane and water. The toilet is maintenance-free and requires minimum water. Both the units have been put up on experimental basis and installed free of cost by the agencies concerned,” he added.
The Mayor informed that the electronic one would be made into a pay-and-use toilet targeting the section of population which can afford to pay but demand better quality toilets.
The electronic ladies toilet has an automatic payment collection system and the user will have to put a Rs.5 coin into a slot to open the door.
