Mayor B S Sathyanarayana has pitched the e-toilet concept for the city.

Speaking at the FKCCI meeting on Thursday, the Mayor said Bangalore needs more toilets, especially near skywalks, bus shelters and parks.

“We are considering constructing e-toilets, akin to those in Kerala. The cost of each toilet is around `4.5 lakh,” he said. Sathyanarayana said users will have to insert a one rupee coin to use  the toilets.

“It is fully automated. It will be flushed automatically,” he explained.

The Mayor discussed the idea with District Minister Ramalinga Reddy, who is said to be on board  with the concept. 

Salient features of e-toilets

■ Built of steel

■ Sleek and require less space

■ Sensor-based functions

■ Environment-friendly as water can be treated

■ Consumes less water and power