The State Government has set a target to construct 79 lakh toilets in the next five years under the Swachh Bharat Mission. This year, 20 lakh toilets would be constructed across the State. Speaking here at a State level Swachh Bharat Mission workshop Panchayati Raj Secretary PK Mohapatra informed that the base line survey to identify the genuine beneficiaries would continue till April 30. He also directed the Collectors present at the workshop to ensure timely release of funds to the beneficiaries.
School and Mass Education Secretary Usha Padhee stated that now more than 50 per cent schools in the State have toilets and the rest of the schools would be provided with the same by July. Among others, Union Drinking Water and Sanitation Secretary Bijaylaxmi Joshi, Chief Secretary GC Pati, Health Secretary Arti Ahuja and many Government officials were present in the workshop.