GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO: 1114

ANSWERED ON:16.08.2012

BIO TOILETS IN VILLAGES

KUVARJIBHAI MOHANBHAI BAVALIA

(a) whether the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation proposes to build biotoilets in villages in collaboration with Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO);

(b) if so, the details and the number thereof including the funding pattern of Scheme between Union and State Governments;

(c) the number of gram Panchayats likely to be covered across the country under the scheme State-wise; and the estimated expenditure to be incurred thereon;

(d) whether the Government has named these toilets as `Bapu` bio-toilets as a tribute to the vision of the Father of the Nation on the sanitation needs of rural India;

(e) if so, the details thereof;

(f) whether the Government proposes to make it mandatory for the NGOs and self-help groups being aided by the Government to spend a part of the grants for installation of`Bapu` bio¬toilets in rural areas; and

(g) if so, the details thereof?

Will the Minister of DRINKING WATER AND SANITATIONbe pleased to state:- 

ANSWER

MINISTER OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

(SHRI JAIRAM RAMESH) 

(a) The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MDWS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for implementation of bio-digester based toilets developed by DRDO, in Gram Panchayats. MOU has provision for DRDO to adapt the technology suitably for use in villages in a phased manner.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) Does not arise.

(d) No, Sir.

(e) Does not arise.

(f) No, Sir.

(g) Does not arise