Girl-friendly e-toilets launched

KANNUR: PK Sreemathy, MP, at the Valapattanam Higher Secondary School in Kannur, formally inaugurated the district panchayat's project to provide girl-friendly electronic toilets in 26 government schools in the area. The toilets are equipped with napkin vending machines and napkin destroyers to ensure clean, safe and hygienic toilet facilities for the girl students, officials said. The e-toilets have also been installed for the general public at the Kannur Science park, Government Commercial Institute, District Hospital and district panchayat premises. The idea was taken from other schools in the state. Teachers and students will also be provided with training programme on how to use and maintain e-toilets.