(a) the steps being taken to remove the difficulties faced
by the passengers in the absence of toilets/lavatories at the
Metro Stations ;
(b) whether DMRC has prepared any proposal in this regard;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor ?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a)to(c): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) Ltd. has
reported that toilets are available in all Metro stations,
except the following 13 Metro Stations:-
Shastri Park, Pul Bangash, Pratap Nagar, Shastri Nagar,
Kanhaiya Nagar, Kashmere Gate (M), Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk,
Pragati Maidan, Vishwa Vidyalaya, Civil Lines, Chawri Bazar and
Mandi House.
Out of the above 13 Metro Stations, construction of
toilets is being taken up by DMRC on BoT basis in 9 Metro
Stations, i.e. Shastri Park, Pul Bangash, Pratap Nagar, Shastri
Nagar, Kanhaiya Nagar, Kashmere Gate(M), Rajiv Chowk, Patel
Chowk and Pragati Maidan. However, as an immediate solution to
the problem, station staff of these 13 Metro Stations have been
instructed by DMRC to allow the staff toilets to be used by the
public and to put up necessary signages for their convenience.
(d) : Does not arise.