Chandigarh, October 27:- Strengthening Chandigarh’s sanitation infrastructure and public amenities, city Mayor Sh. Saurabh Joshi today inaugurated the newly reconstructed aspirational Public Toilet at Grain Market, Sector 26, renovated under the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 at an approximate cost of ₹13 lakh.

The inauguration was held in the presence of Sh. Dalip Sharma, Area Councillor, and other senior officials of the civic body.

Emphasising the importance of accessible and hygienic public sanitation facilities, the Mayor said that the Municipal Corporation is committed to upgrading civic infrastructure and providing better amenities to residents, traders, workers and visitors. He stressed that well-maintained public toilets are essential for ensuring public convenience, promoting hygiene and keeping the city clean.

Located in the busy Grain Market, the reconstructed facility will strengthen sanitation arrangements in an important commercial hub frequented by traders, workers and the general public. The project involved dismantling the old structure and reconstructing the toilet to improve public sanitation infrastructure.

The dismantling work commenced in April 2026, and the project has now been completed at an approximate cost of ₹13 lakh. The work was executed under the Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0.

The Mayor reiterated that the Municipal Corporation is prioritising improvements in essential civic services to ensure that public infrastructure meets the everyday needs of citizens. He also stressed the importance of proper upkeep and maintenance of sanitation facilities to sustain cleanliness and hygiene standards.