Prayagraj: Over 1.5 lakh toilets and urinals will be set up in and around the Kumbh Mela campus by Dec 15.
With focus on sanitation, all vendors have been empanelled, and Letters of Authorization (LOAs) have been issued to ensure timely execution.
Special executive officer, Kumbh Mela, Akanksha Rana said, "The entire sanitation infrastructure, including jet spray cleaning systems and a comprehensive cesspool operation plan, will be ready by Dec 15." This plan includes provisions like septic tanks and soak pits.
"To ensure cleanliness and safety, all facilities will be monitored via QR codes. A total of 55 vendors have been empanelled for the large-scale installation, ensuring that devotees and visitors to the tent city have access to community toilets, minimizing any need for open-area use," she said.
The installation plan includes 49,000 Kannath toilets with soak pits managed by 9 vendors, 12,000 FRP toilets with septic tanks managed by 10 vendors, and 17,000 FRP toilets with soak pits handled by 8 vendors. Additionally, 9,000 prefabricated steel-based community toilets with septic tanks and 23,000 with soak pits are being installed, handled by 7 and 8 vendors, respectively.
The setup also includes 350 mobile toilets with 10 seats each, 15,000 cemented toilets, and 500 VIP toilets. For urinals, 20,000 FRP-based units are being installed, with 5 vendors assigned to this task.