GHAZIABAD: A newly installed public toilet right opposite of the main gate of Old Ghaziabad Bus Stand has been a new step towards progress in the city.The toilet is not only different in its appearance with a red base colour along with white and cream, it is also more hi-tech in its facilities and design. It has been installed by Sugam Samaj Seva Sansthan , a not for profit organisation.The toilet has been well equipped with windows for ventilation along with wall fans at the entrance and in the main alley meant for defecation counter. The traditional design of a 'Sulabh Shauchalya' has been revised with a separate, elevated section with two urinals and a separate, leak-free wash basin for the male members of the society to easily wash their hands. The toilets also has various tubelights and long stemmed bulbs hanging on the walls for adequate light after dark.Furthermore, in a progressive step towards diluting gender boundaries, the toilet comprises of a separate room for female users, with their own private wash basin along with a soap bar that will be regularly changed to cater to female sanitation needs. "We have always just had a concept of separate toilets for men and women in India and sometimes the authorities even forget to make a provision like this for women. Hence, a provision like this is very surprising and nice. Even though the concept of unisex toilets and bathrooms is an old norm in the western part of the world, in India it is completely unheard of," said Smita Yadav , a pedestrian who has used the toilet services.The newly made public toilet has been placed right under the flyover running opposite to the bus stand and the GDA building and doesn't have a ceiling, but has been covered with a green net cover. Apart from the regular booths provided for ablutions, separate counters are also provided for bathing on both sides of the aisles."We charge Rs 5 for defecation, Rs 2 for urination and Rs 10 for bathing. The toilet has a separate 'safai karamchari' who cleans the toilet floor and booths after regular intervals all day. The toilet walls are also made of durable and water resistant plastic which do not get dirty very easily," said Uday Shankar Singh , caretaker.The toilet services can be availed from 4 am till 11 pm.

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