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Hyderabad elected as 'Open Defecation-Free' city again

The GHMC has recently introduced a modernised public toilet called Loo-Cafe at Hitec City.

Hyderabad: Hyderabad on Tuesday, was recertified as Open Defecation-Free city after December 27.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation had carried out comprehensive field inspections, which is a normal procedure, six months prior to recertification.

At present, 329 public toilets of various categories like build-operate-transfer (BOT), prefabricated, Sulabh complexes and 34 She toilets (e-toilets) are available for use across the GHMC. Further, the GHMC has constructed 2,135 individual household latrines (IHHL) in slums for households that cannot afford to construct their own toilets.

Also, community and mobile toilets are made available where space is a constraint.

The GHMC has recently introduced a modernised public toilet called Loo-Cafe at Hitec City, with smart technology and facilities like coffee shop, free Wi-Fi and feeding room.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation plans to install them at 150 more locations.

( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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