Kumortuli is one of the busiest spots in Kolkata before Durga Puja. Keeping the safety concerns of the artisans, the Shrachi group took the initiative to build six bio-toilets, restore 10 old ones, place two sanitization tunnels, and one contactless hand washing unit for the workers there.

The project named “Nirmal” is an innovative move that has been undertaken considering the hygiene of the workers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Steps will also be taken to ensure that the workers are given proper training to use the bio-toilets.

The project was inaugurated at Kumortuli area where artisans Gopal Chandra Sarkar and Mala Pal were present, along with dhakiwalas to create a Puja-like atmosphere. Noted Puja theme artists Sanatan Dinda, Bhobotosh Sutar, and Amal Sarkar were also present at the event.

Most of the toilets in the Kumortuli area were either unhygienic or in a bad condition. Post lockdown, artisans from Murshidabad and Nadia districts were naturally not inclined to get back to work due to the fear of contracting Covid-19 due to unhygienic toilets. Hence, they had stopped taking orders for Durga idols. To stop that problem, this step has been taken.