Pandharpur pilgrimage town gets mega toilet block to cater to lakhs of pilgrims

Pandharpur is a pilgrimage town and lakhs of devotees gather there on the occasion of 'Ashadhi Yatra' and, in order to cater to their sanitation needs, an NGO has built 1,417 toilets in eight complexes in less than three years. It is claimed to be the largest such facility in the world.
This has been reported in timesofindia.indiatimes.com dated 6 July 2016.

The project as a landmark as revealed by founder of Sulabh International - these mega structures are located in the vicinity of the temple town which witnesses congregation of lakhs of devotees. Four buildings were operational for the last one year and four more are expected to become operational ahead of the 'Ashadhi Yatra'.
Each building has 282 toilet and bath compartments and provides facility of lockers as well as changing rooms for devotees. The project was financed and supported by Maharashtra government. It gives a boost to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious 'Swatchh Bharat'. With the opening of all eight three-storey mega toilet buildings, over 1.5 lakh devotees can use toilets daily. A provision has also been made to facilitate bathing of several hundred persons simultaneously.
By next year, there will be a total 2,858 toilet blocks.


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