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Mumbai: To retain open-defecation free status, BMC goes on launch spree

<p>Civic body inaugurated 83 community and temporary toilets before the centre&rsquo;s revalidation check-up team comes to town in July</p>

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The toilet inaugurated yesterday at Anna Nagar in Dharavi. Pic/Bipin Kokate
The toilet inaugurated yesterday at Anna Nagar in Dharavi. Pic/Bipin Kokate

It would appear that losing that spot in the top 10 cities of the Swachh Bharat Index has really hurt the BMC’s pride, as in a bid to at least retain its open defecation free (ODF) status, the civic body on Friday went on a toilet inauguration spree. In all, 83 community as well as temporary toilets with 1,215 seats in and around prominent spots known for open defecation were inaugurated, planned on two days’ notice.

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