In an attempt to encourage people to use public toilets and urinals, South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has decided to deploy additional manpower and resources for regular maintenance and cleaning of its dirty and stink toilets in all its four zones.
Dr. Puneet Kumar Goel, Commissioner to SDMC said that the SDMC is committed to maintain cleanliness of the urinals as per the standard norms.
The Commissioner added that our concerted efforts are bound to bring a positive change in the existing perception of people resulting in a better cleaning and maintenance of the urinals and public toilets in tune with the standards pertaining to a smart city. A checklist has been prescribed to ensure proper cleanliness and available infrastructure and material in order.
“The manpower under the ‘Department of Environment and Management services) DEMS has been deployed to clean the urinals and remove the stinking yellowish concentration by using phenyl and acid. The additional manpower will report the deficiencies related to floor, walls, washbasins, doors, dustbins, sanitary fittings, water, electricity, soft and hard brushes, brooms, liquid hand wash, plastic buckets and mugs and floor dusters,” he said.