Hyderabad GHMC To Refurbish 100 Toilets Under Pay And Use Model
Hyderabad’s Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has decided to undertake a significant project to reuse, refurbish, and utilize over 100 existing RCC, e-toilets, and bio-toilets within the Secunderabad zone. This initiative aims to enhance public sanitation facilities across the area. The civic body has officially invited ‘expressions of interest’ from registered Safai Karamchari bodies, proposing they adopt a pay-and-use system for these facilities under a Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) model, with a 10-year operational tenure.
This comprehensive refurbishment plan mandates that the selected agencies will be responsible for reconstructing the public conveniences with a full suite of modern amenities. This includes ensuring robust structural integrity, upgrading plumbing systems, and installing efficient electrical and lighting works to create well-lit and safe environments. Beyond the basic infrastructure, the operational agencies are also required to provide essential services designed to significantly improve the user experience. These provisions include readily available liquid soap, napkins for hygiene, conveniently placed dustbins for waste disposal, mirrors, and exhaust fans, all of which contribute to maintaining cleanliness and comfort for the public.
The adoption of the Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) model for this project underscores GHMC’s strategic approach to ensuring sustainable maintenance and efficient management of public sanitation facilities. Under this model, the selected agencies will not only undertake the initial reconstruction and refurbishment but will also be responsible for the continuous operation and upkeep of these toilets for a decade. This long-term engagement aims to foster accountability and a high standard of service delivery. By partnering with registered Safai Karamchari bodies, the GHMC seeks to leverage their expertise in sanitation management, thereby improving hygiene standards and accessibility for residents and commuters throughout the Secunderabad zone. This move is a crucial step towards modernizing urban infrastructure and promoting better public health outcomes across the city.
Across Hyderabad, this strategic move by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation signals a renewed commitment to improving urban sanitation infrastructure. By engaging registered bodies in a public-private partnership, the initiative aims to provide clean, accessible public conveniences. This approach is expected to ensure sustainable maintenance and enhance the overall quality of life for citizens.
