Tale of toilets in Shimla – Swatchh Bharat campaign

In keeping with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to create a Swatchh Bharat devoid of open defecation, Shimla is taking a lead to install e-toilets or electronic toilets in the city known lovingly as ‘Queen of Hills’. By installing these latest gadgets imported from France, these toilets will not only save water but, also, provide proper sanitation to visitors and citizens.
This has been reported in timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india dated 17 July 2015.

Shimla has been recognized by France for being one among the three cities of the world that is taking collective steps on climate change.
It has been explained by Shimla Mayor Sanjay Chauhan that these toilets required little water as compared to the traditional ones because they are fitted with latest technology. Therefore, even if someone forgets to flush the toilet, it will flush automatically.
Moreover, these toilets are portable, hygienically maintained, and eco-friendly and can be activated by inserting a coin. These also have an automatic door as well as a washing mechanism.
A total of 125 such e-toilets would be installed beginning from opposite the Town Hall building at Mall and would be extended to other important locations that are in crowded areas apart from areas where it is difficult to construct toilets.
(Image courtesy wikimediacommons.org)

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