With constant complaints and pleas from the Mapusa vendors and locals, the request for the establishment of a Ladies’ toilet at Mapusa market was finally heard. For nearly 2 years, Mapusa Market will receive a full-fledged ladies’ toilet on priority this year.
Pointing out that merchants, workers, and the general public are affected due to the lack of proper toilets and sanitation facilities, the foundation stone of the ladies’ toilet was laid on Tuesday morning at Mapusa. Finally, from the constant demands and pleas of the Mapusa vendors, shopkeepers, and locals, the project will be completed within three months under CSR.
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“We have noticed that in the past 2 years, the shopkeepers, vendors and the locals were unable to access the toilet facility as it was closed. Under CSR, the work has been officially started and this project will be completed within 3 months,” said MMC Chairperson Preeya Mishal
Mapusa market already consists of two toilets, one is located near the fish market and the other is located near the bus stand. For the women vendors and locals, this will be the closest toilet for them to use. The abandoned women’s restroom will be demolished and rebuilt into a functional restroom.
“In every meeting that we had with the municipality the issue of construction of a public toilet in the market was always there. The workers and vendors face a huge problem, especially the women workers. Finally, the Mapusa Municipality has taken the decision to reconstruct the ladies’ toilet.” said Siddhesh Raut, Secretary of Merchant Association
