shot-button
Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi
Home > News > India News > Article > Toilet in Anganwadi used as kitchen minister says no problem

Toilet in Anganwadi used as kitchen, minister says no problem

Updated on: 24 July,2019 08:22 AM IST  | 
mid-day online desk |

The kitchen cum toilet has both LPG cylinder and an earthen stove to prepare food. Some utensils which are used in cooking were also found stacked over the toilet seat

Toilet in Anganwadi used as kitchen, minister says no problem

Pic/ANI

A toilet in a childcare centre at Shivpuri has been converted to a full-fledged kitchen. The food for the children of an Anganwadi centre is prepared in the kitchen.


The kitchen cum toilet has both LPG cylinder and an earthen stove to prepare food. Some utensils which are used in cooking were also found stacked over the toilet seat.


Devendra Sundryal, District Officer, Women and Child Development programme said: "A Self Help Group had taken control of toilet and was using it as a temporary kitchen. Action is being taken against Anganwadi supervisor and workers involved".


Madhya Pradesh minister Imarti Devi said that one can cook inside a toilet provided there is a partition between the toilet seat and the stove.

"You should understand that a partition exists there, these days even in our homes we have attached latrine-bathroom. What if our relatives refuse to eat in our house saying that we have attached latrine-bathroom?" asks Imarti Devi.

"Utensils can be kept on the bathroom seat. We keep utensils in our houses also. The pot is unused and is filled with gravel," she added.

For those unversed, Anganwadi centres provide basic health care in Indian villages. It is a part of the Indian public health-care system.

(with inputs from ANI)

Catch up on all the latest Crime, National, International and Hatke news here. Also, download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get the latest updates

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!


Mid-Day Web Stories

Mid-Day Web Stories

This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK