On World Toilet Day on Wednesday, Gujarat’s Umrala village in Bhavnagar district stands out as a model for rural sanitation with its innovative and smart public toilet facilities.

Umrala’s approach shows how modern technology can transform rural hygiene standards, as access to clean toilets remains essential for public health, dignity, and social development.

The village has built some of Gujarat’s most advanced public toilets, equipped with sensor-based systems for lights, fans, and sanitation functions. Constructed through a combination of government grants and donor contributions, these facilities ensure both sustainability and accessibility for villagers.

Speaking about the project, Umrala Gram Panchayat Sarpanch Dharmendrabhai Hejam said the smart toilets have helped the village sa

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