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(SAPs). As per SBM-G, the preferred waste Bus Stand. The GP utilized funds of Rs.
management solutions applicable to rural 1.8 lakhs from SBM-G and supplemented
India are small-scale incinerators, deep it with its own funds of Rs. 2.20 lakhs to
burial, and composting. build a CSC, complete with a garden and
water fountain.
DDWS of Karnataka supplied incinerators to
all 101 GPs in Bangalore Rural District. Used
The GP also installed an electric sanitary
sanitary pads are carefully wrapped in paper
pad vending machine from SEIKO, costing
and disposed of during waste collection
Rs. 9,000. The machine, located in the
rounds.
women’s toilet, holds 50 new pads at a time
Notably, Majrahosalli GP in Doddaballapur and can be accessed by inserting a 5-rupee
taluk, which is surrounded by approximately coin. Around 30 napkins are purchased
70 garment factories employing over 80 from the machine every day. The facility also
per cent female workforce, constructed a includes an incinerator for the safe disposal
community toilet near the Factory Circle of used pads.

utcome

The community toilet facility has been

highly appreciated by the female workforce
in the surrounding garment factories. It

not only provides access to sanitary pads
and facilitates the proper disposal of

used pads, but also ensures cleanliness,
hygiene, and environmental friendliness.

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