Citizens, ULBs, SHG groups and States are actively participating in the Clean Toilets Campaign, not only by raising awareness on the significance of clean toilets but also by taking practical steps to ensure there cleanliness and maintenance. To identify the best model public toilets, under the Clean Toilets Challenge, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) called for nominations by cities, parastatal bodies, private operators, NGOs, SHGs, relevant Govt.
Departments and Ministries. The nominations are based on the parameters of ‘FACES’ – Functional, Accessible, Clean, Eco-friendly, and Safe toilets.
Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri launched the 5-week Clean Toilets Campaign from 19th November, World Toilet Day to 25th December Good Governance Day. To assess the cleanliness, hygiene, maintenance, functionality, accessibility, safety and other facilities in public toilets, a ‘Toilet Grading’ system has been devised and is being facilitated by various Self Help Groups (SHGs) in ULBs. SBM-U coordinated with DAY-NULM and tagged SHGs to respective ward areas for grading the PTs. The SHGs involved in the exercise were trained on various details of grading and the parameters. This activity will end on 25th Dec., 2023.
