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Public toilets in Swachh city to get tech tonic for real time hygiene monitoring

Indore: In a significant technological upgrade, Indore city plans to transform 350 public and community toilets with Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities to enhance user experience and monitor water consumption and waste handling in real time. Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has launched a tender process to convert these facilities into smart spaces. The initiative aims to monitor visitor numbers, air quality, odours, water tank levels, complaints and waste management whilst incorporating public feedback. The sophisticated IoT system will monitor over 12 predetermined parameters, primarily focusing on sanitation, hygiene, and water management. The system will generate alerts to staff across hierarchical levels if issues remain unresolved within specified time frame. "We are implementing IoT across public toilets to improve hygiene standards and monitor vital parameters in real-time, enabling efficient problem resolution," said IMC additional commissioner Abhay Rajangaonkar. He said, "This will reduce water wastage, ensure timely cleaning, and minimise manual oversight. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Following the tender process, implementation should commence within a month. All toilet data will integrate into our portal, generating real-time alerts for relevant officials." The issuance of a work order to contracted party is underway and the work on the IoT platforms for the public toilets is expected to start in a month's time. The installed sensors will detect water leakages from tanks, unpleasant odours, and cleanliness-related concerns. According to the contract specifications, the selected party will manage and maintain these IoT-enabled facilities for 60 months. Previously, IMC had equipped 120 city toilets with odour-detecting sensors. IMC is also considering to include other tech solutions and platforms to improve efficiency and enhance public experiences across sectors. Recently, the corporation sought proposals from IIT Indore and Mumbai to conduct a source apportionment study for Indore to identify the sources of pollution and emission inventory.