JICA's country director from Japan, in-charge of India and Bhutan, Matsumoto Katsuo on Wednesday met Delhi government officials and expressed willingness to extend support to government for the construction of modern toilets for women and poor as a part of the Yamuna action plan phase-III.
The country Director of JICA met Urban Development Secretary Rajendra Kumar and some concrete policy measures are awaited in the coming weeks.
He was briefed by Kumar and chief executive officer of Delhi urban shelter improvement board on the current status of sanitation facilities for women and poor.
According to the sources, JICA had given assistance of Rs 162 crore as a part of the Yamuna action plan phase-I to create community toilet blocks all across Delhi.
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