(a) whether it is a fact that the Railways propose to install bio-toilets in every
train coach to get rid of manual scavenging on railways across the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the time which the proposal is likely to be implemented across the country?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (SHRI K. H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a) & (b) Indian Railways has installed bio-toilets in train coaches with a view to develop designs
suitable for Indian Railways conditions. Approximately 130 bio-toilets have been installed in coaches
on Indian Railways and are under trial.
(c) Various technology options including Bio-toilets are under different stages of trials. It is not
possible to finalise long term action plan at the moment as the technology development cycle has not
matured as yet.