All trains to have bio-toilets by March 2019

New Delhi Dec 27 (IANS) The government on Wednesday said it plans to complete the work of installing bio-toilets in all passenger trains by March 2019.

Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha said that to achieve this all railway workshops have been instructed to compulsorily install bio-toilets in all existing in-service eligible coaches undergoing mid-life rehabilitation and periodical overhaul.

The Minister said retro-fitment of bio-toilets in existing in-service coaches is also being done to a limited extent in coaching depots.

"Approximately 55 per cent of the total passenger carrying coaches over Indian Railways have been equipped with bio-toilets.

"Bio-toilets are an important step towards Swachh Bharat . It keeps tracks clear of human excreta " Gohain added.

--IANS
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