Gearing up for the next ‘Swacchta Sarvekshan’ to be initiated from February 2017 to monitor different facets of Swachchh Bharat Mission and to compete with other major cities in the race of Smart Cities, civic body on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti inaugurated modular toilets and Mini Transfer Station (MTS) for clean and green Ranchi.
With the purpose to maintain cleanliness, Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has demarcated 155 areas within urban vicinity to set up modular toilets at a radius of five metres.
Compatible, feasible and handy in utilisation, the modular toilet is lashed with all essential requirements. Each toilet has ample space inside and has been designed keeping in mind the space crunch along the road side.
Pasa Resources pvt. ltd. channel partner of TATA Steel is executing the work of decking up modular toilets in capital city. The ready to use built cradle made up of steel can be erected faster than any other civil structure at any area irrespective of size and space available. The pre fabricated structure is easy in maintenance and is durable in comparison to other materials.
“After studying several feasible aspects of the city especially locations, RMC officials have figured out 155 such places where modular toilets will be set up. Each toilet covers 16 sq. ft and is equipped with mirrors, washbasins, flush etc. RMC labourers will clean the toilets at a regular gaps yet the responsibility is completely upon public to keep the toilet clean,” said, Pasa Resource pvt. ltd. COO, Jaideep Singh.
Started on a pilot basis at New Market near Devkamal Hospital, the service can be availed for free of cost by one and all. However, with the changed mindset and in order to keep the State capital hygienic, the cleanliness must be maintained by all, whosoever uses it.
“For few months, RMC will deploy a person to check and guide public here. later on it will be left onto public. Within six months, the modular toilets will be decked up everywhere in Ranchi to sort out the issue of open defecation,” added Singh.
Inaugurated by Urban Development Minister CP Singh, Town Commissioner Prashant Kumar, Mayor Asha lakra, Deputy Mayor Sanjeev Vijaywargia in the presence of other dignitaries to mark the occasion of Swacch Bharat Abhiyan. All the dignitaries present on the occasion have appealed to the public to maintain hygiene and keep the place clean.
“RMC have planned to barricade the open space near modular toilets, so that the surrounding is maintained well. Establishment of modular toilets will also inculcate a healthy habit among the residents,” added, Deputy Mayor, Sanjeev Vijaywargia.
Similarly, to segregate wastes and to boost solid waste management setup in Ranchi, the first MTS was inaugurated at Morabadi Ground. Wastes from four different wards will be segregated here and finally segregated materials will be transferred to Jhiri for electricity production. As many as, 12 more new transfer plants are likely to come up soon and are being constructed in different wards.