Anantapur takes the ‘Pink’ route to public sanitation
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Built under the guidance of Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, the modern units target the specific hygiene and safety needs of working women, female students, and daily commuters
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AHUDA Chairman TC Varun, MLA Daggupati Venkata Prasad, and MLC Dalavai Ramadevi performing the groundbreaking ceremony for Rs 30-lakh ‘Pink Toilets’ near Clock Tower in Anantapur on Wednesday
Anantapur: In a major initiative aimed at enhancing urban sanitation facilities and prioritizing women’s safety, the Anantapur Hindupur Urban Development Authority (AHUDA) launched the construction of modern ‘Pink Toilets’ at an estimated cost of Rs 30 lakhs on Wednesday.
AHUDA Chairman TC Varun, along with Anantapur Urban MLA Daggupati Venkata Prasad and MLC Dalavai Ramadevi, performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the project located beneath the flyover opposite the Press Club near the Clock Tower.
Speaking on the occasion, TC Varun highlighted that the initiative is being executed with the support of Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan to safeguard the dignity and well-being of women in public spaces.
The Chairman detailed that the ‘Pink Toilets’ will feature modern amenities tailored to meet the needs of female students, working women, and visiting commuters.
To ensure flawless upkeep and security, plans are being formulated to appoint female staff for daily maintenance and management. He affirmed that under the leadership of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, the coalition government is committed to transforming Anantapur into a clean, safe, and modern city.
The groundbreaking ceremony saw active participation from AHUDA Secretary Anand, Planning Officer Ishaq, Jana Sena City President Podili Babu Rao, State Directors Anke Eswaraiah, Avuku Vijay Kumar, and Muppuri Krishna.
Local Veera Mahilas (women activists) and alliance leaders were also present in large numbers, hailing the long-pending welfare project.
