Officials said the numbers were tentative and might be revised based on requirements
Of the proposed toilets, 12,900 will be equipped with septic tanks, while 6,464 will be connected to designated sewage disposal systems, according to officials. Among the 37,246 bathrooms, 4,356 will have soak pits and tiled flooring, while 32,890 will be built without them.
Nashik : The Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority (NTKMA) has planned 56,610 temporary sanitation units, including 19,364 HDPE (high-density polyethylene) portable toilets and 37,246 bathrooms, for Simhastha Kumbh Mela, which is expected to attract around 12 crore pilgrims. Authority’s request for quotation stated that installation, testing and commissioning of all facilities must be completed by July 15, 2027. “The operation and maintenance period will run for 54 days, from July 25 to Sept 16, 2027. The timeline is crucial as three Amrit Snans are scheduled for Aug 2, Aug 31 and Sept 11, 2027, when a massive influx of pilgrims is expected. In Trimbakeshwar, the third Amrit Snan will be held on Sept 12,” an official said. The authority has specified that each toilet block will comprise 10 units, including seven Indian-style toilets and three western-style toilets. Agencies will also be required to maintain a 10% buffer stock of facilities for emergencies,” another official said. Desludging of septic tanks will be carried out using cesspool vehicles with capacities ranging from 2,000 litres to 6,000 litres, while jet-spraying machines will be used to clean toilet units.
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Officials said the figures were tentative and might be revised based on requirements. “Their scope of work includes water supply, drainage and wastewater disposal, cleaning and disinfection, repairs, electricity connections, deployment of sanitation workers and safe sewage disposal,” the official said. Selected agencies will be responsible for supplying, installing, operating and maintaining the facilities. One of the western toilets must be wheelchair accessible. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Handwashing stations and waste bins will also be mandatory. “To maintain hygiene standards, toilets must be cleaned and sanitised at least three times a day, or more often if required, while damaged components must be replaced within three hours. The request for quotation also mandates a control room with a toll-free helpline, with complaints to be addressed within three hours. Sanitation workers will be deployed in three shifts. Download the TOI App.