A Pune-based NGO Green Energy Foundation GEF has announced the mission of building public toilets in the city that will be better in sanitation and hygiene compared to those built by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).
A Pune-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) Green Energy Foundation (GEF) has announced the mission of building public toilets in the city that will be better in sanitation and hygiene compared to those built by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).
“The effect of unavailability of public toilets for women is severely limiting the mobility of this gender and their ability to work efficiently,’’ said president of the foundation, Sharmila Oswal. “Our organisation will focus on the requirements of public toilets in the city, especially for women, as they are the most vulnerable lot."
The foundation has opted to start the project because suitable public toilets are not available for women and toilets are poorly maintained. The toilets that the foundation will build will be suitably constructed for women and will be regularly monitored.
“We will focus on cleaning and maintenance of water and sanitation facilities as badly maintained toilets can often cause infection, which can be avoided,’’ said Oswal.
The foundation also plans to train its staff so that toilets are maintained properly, cleaned and are repaired on time,
she said.
“Regular monitoring, reporting and assessment and annual impact assessment will be on the cards,’’ she added.
Jonson Fernandez, associate vice-president of the foundation said, “We are in talks with the info-tech companies so that they can fund our project. We also got support from MLA Madhuri Misal, who has committed to give us six to seven locations to build these toilets and funds under her ward. Vandana Chavan, Sangita Tiwari and women organisations like Swamini, Kasturba, Ladies Diamond Group have also supported the issue."
The foundation has appealed to all citizens, organisations, institutes, industries and schools to join them in their mission of building sustainable clean and green public toilets. Those interested in volunteering for this project can email contact@greenenergyfoundation.in.
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