Mumbai: The state government has decided to build separate restrooms for the transgender community at all State Transport stations. The government has claimed that this decision will be an important step towards gender equality.
A government order was issued regarding the decision on Wednesday. The government has sanctioned Rs 9.73 crore for this project.
Restroom specifications and estimated costs
According to the government order, each restroom for transgender people will be about six square metres in size. The cost of one unit is expected to be Rs 2.4 lakh. The cost will vary in every division, though. The cost includes water supply, drainage and electricity connection.
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Funding and project approval requirements
Sanjay Shirsat, Minister of State for Social Justice and Transport, said the entire cost of this project will be met from the funds sanctioned for the Transgender Welfare Board, which falls under his department. The order states that a detailed budget estimate and technical approval from the Executive Engineer must be obtained before the work begins. The plans must also be approved by architects.
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