When we set up our office in a run-down shopping complex, we had to choose between using the scary public toilets, or building a private loo. We decided to rebuild the toxic public toilet, and hoped that outsiders would appreciate the effort rather than abuse the premises (as is the norm). Interestingly, the general public are treating the toilets with respect – which means it is possible to have a nice community toilet in Delhi. Now we’re rebuilding the one on the floor above us, because it’s not expensive or difficult to do (it takes approx. Rs 2.75L/US$6,000 and 21 days to completely renovate two toilets). The prosperous-looking companies on that floor don’t seem to share our enthusiasm for toilet-building.
Before.
‘Drinking alcohol is strictly forbidden in this area – by order, S.H.O. (police).’
After.
February 5th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Oh my God…
February 9th, 2010 at 11:19 am
The easiest way to figure out if a company is good is to check its toilets…it says a lot about the ppl who run the place and work there..you guys have gone and cleaned one outside…way to go… hope this clean toilet infection spreads…. why not look at toilet art next?
February 10th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Thanks Hari. Toilet art is an excellent idea.
February 18th, 2010 at 11:12 pm
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