Main Features of Largest Sanitation Centre At Dharavi

Suvidha Centre the biggest hygiene and sanitation centre to be constructed at Dharavi. This centre will be a two-storeyed community toilet to be launched by Brihanmumbai Municipality Corporation (BMC) in partnership with Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL). It will have as many as 111 toilet units with laundry service, designated bathing areas and a water ATM.

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Following the highlight features of Suvidha Centre:

• The civic body is expected to spend nearly ₹9 crores on the project.
• To be built on a 2,600-square metre plot in Dharavi,
• Expected completion of the construction work by October 2, 2021
• The centre will also be designed with safety in mind with separate entrances for women and girls.
• Specific toilets will open at night to help reduce the risk of violence that is so prevalent at many slum toilets.
• Solar panels would be integrated to use renewable and clean energy. To avoid wastage of water, a circular usage mechanism will be implemented in which the water from the washing facilities will be used for toilet flush.
• The Suvidha Centre aims to save and recycle over 75 lakh litres of water.
• Will provide laundry facilities with detergent to help members of the community save time, energy, and money.
• The clothes will be already 60% dry after washing.
• Water will also be provided at a nominal cost of ₹1 for one litre. While at ₹150 for a month a family of five could access the toilets.
• Children will have free access to the toilets.