"There is a shortfall of about 4,000 public toilets in the three MCD areas and measures are being taken to bridge the gap under Swachh Bharat Mission.
"The shortfall, includes 5,318 in South Delhi, 3,311 in the North and 2,508 in the East MCD areas, after constructing a total of 7,061 public toilet seats since the launch of Swachh Bharat Mission in October 2014," the minister said while launching 'Swachh Sauchalay' (Namma eco-friendly toilet) at a East Delhi market here.
He said about 6.5 per cent of urban people use public toilets and thus need required infrastructure in urban areas.
Stressing that Delhi should lead by example in ensuring cleanliness, Naidu urged the people, municipal bodies and Delhi Government to rise to the occasion.
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These toilets have been installed by the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC), a Public Sector Undertaking of the Ministry of Urban Development, under Corporate Social Responsibility.
Features of such toilets include fittings resistant to vandalism and tampering, special paintings used to prevent bacterial growth and smell, ease of access to all including physically challenged and adoption of solar energy for power needs.
Referring to the need of water supply and sewer connections for use of toilets and treatment of human waste, Naidu said that his ministry has recently sanctioned Rs 223 crore to Delhi under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT).
Under this, Rs 113 crore will be spent for providing water supply connections and Rs 104 crore on improving sewerage networks.