Question : Community Toilets

(a) whether there is a scheme to construct separate toilets, bathrooms, urinals and wash basin for men and women in community toilets in each village of the country including Rajasthan;

(b) if so, whether any time-limit has been set to construct community toilets in all villages of Rajasthan including Jalore and Sirohi region; and

(c) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION
(SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

(a) The provision of Community Sanitary Complexes exist under Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin). Ordinarily such Complexes shall be constructed only when there is lack of space in the village for construction of household toilets and the Community/Gram Panchayat owns up the responsibility of their operation and maintenance and gives a specific demand for the same. Such Complexes can be made at Public places, markets, bus stands etc., where large scale congregation of people takes place. The maximum support per unit prescribed for a Community Sanitary Complex is Rs.2 lakh. Sharing pattern amongst Central Government, State Government and the Community shall be in the ratio of 60:30:10.

(b) and (c) In Annual Implementation Plan (AIP), States including Rajasthan propose targets for Community Sanitation Complexes as per their requirement.





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