The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is working on a project to provide toilet facilities with proper water and light at all 370 toll plazas located on National Highways within the next three months under Swatch Bharat Mission.
The Minister of Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari directed Regional Officers of NHAI and Road Transport & Highways Ministry in a video conference today, to start work on the project within the next fifteen days. He said all toll plazas on National Highways should have separate toilets for men and women with proper signage and banners. PVC tanks should be installed to ensure availability of water and there should be proper lighting. The ROs have also been instructed to ensure that the facilities are maintained well and kept clean.