“eToilet”- India’s First Electronic Public Toilet
“eToilet”- India’s First Electronic Public Toilet
Company Profile
• eToilet is developed by Eram Scientific Solutions, a Group Company of Eram & ITL Group Companies.
• Eram Group operates in 17 countries, more than 12000 team members in 44 Companies.
• Operating in sectors of environment and clean technology, eToilets in urban locations, schools, sewage treatment plants, solid waste treatment systems, rain water harvesting structures, water purification technologies and other technologies.
Company Profile VISION “Our vision is to be a pioneer in developing pro-earth solutions in multiple
domains and technologies to ensure a better, safer and natural world around us.”
MISSION • Constantly innovating and applying Science and Technology to develop solutions
against the pressing needs of the society.• Applying unconventional methodologies and ‘Out of the Box Thinking’ and
practices.• Focus on developing solutions in alternate energy, clean technologies, and pro
nature applications.• Ensure the democratization of wealth and knowledge.• Evolve itself as an abode of multi-disciplinary development enthusiasts.
The Universal “Sanitation Dilemma”
• Problems with Permanent Structure
• Lack of Physical Maintenance
• Manpower Shortage
• Location & Built-up Area
Our Solution: eToilet
A multi-faceted public amenity infrastructure in urban, semi-urban locations, upcoming cities to keep in pace with the expansive growth of developed/ developing nations in terms of population, and
technology
The USPs
Fit into busy streets - requires just 45 sq. ft (3.71 sq. m.) of space to set up.
Power and Water - Can be connected to city’s power distribution systems or works on solar energy.
Maximum saving of water and minimum electricity consumption through its pro-earth, environment friendly and futuristic technology.
eToilet Features• Portable Design
• Automatic Payment based Access Control
• Energy/Water Saving
• Audio based User Instructions
• Multiple Self Cleaning Mechanisms
• Sterilization/Disinfection Features (Optional)
• Solar Panel (Optional)
• Power Backup
• Inbuilt Water Tank
• GPRS based Remote Controls
• Self Checking Capabilities
• Digital Advertisement Management Options
More to eToilet…
Sewage Treatment Option
No manpower required for continuous monitoring
Cleanliness ensured
24/7 customer support division
A unique revenue generation model from advertisements
Touch free cleaning for Service Personnel
Ease of use
Sewage Management
Sewage & Septage
Treatment Plant
COMBINED SEWER-DRAINAGE LINE
River
Treated effluent
OverflowSystem during rainy
seasonINTERCEPTOR SYSTEM
1,000 to 5,000 Liters water tight tank
Pit construction is applicable for tank erection
Limited organic decomposition (30%)
Protect absorption field from clogging
Can be easily connected with toilets
How to Use eToilet?
Green-Red IndicationGreen-Red Indication Coin ValidatorCoin Validator
Sliding DoorSliding Door Main DoorMain Door
How to Use eToilet?
EntryEntry Manual LockManual Lock
Pre FlushPre Flush Light, Fan & FM Light, Fan & FM
How to Use eToilet?
Cloth Hanger & TapCloth Hanger & Tap Manual & Auto FlushManual & Auto Flush
Exit ButtonExit ButtonEmergency Floor Wash &
Platform CleaningEmergency Floor Wash &
Platform Cleaning
How to Use eToilet?
Exit & Emergency DoorExit & Emergency Door
eToilet Models
9007 GS Public Model with Incinerator 9009 School Model (Twin Model)
eToilet Models
9007 (Public Model)
Future Models (Under Development)
9007 Imperial Model
Future Models (Under Development)
High-end Multi Entry Model
Outcome
• Improved urban sanitation infrastructure• Better sense of hygiene and cleanliness• New avenues for sustainability• Adds to the region’s overall ambience• Appropriate technologies and components
to handle huge public usages• Efficient Water Conservation Techniques• Optimized Energy Consumption
eToilet can function at a 3-pronged level•at the health level by offering clean sanitation facility•at a social development level by offering employment and dignity of labor to the manual laborers •at a public infrastructure level by offering state-of-the-art toilets integrated with technology both for the public and tourists alike.
• Eco-friendly Waste Management• Sustainability of Operations• Accountability Built-in for Proper
Monitoring• Supplements Tourism infrastructure• Paradigm Shift in Urban Public Sanitation
Front• End to end solution in sanitation from
Entry to Exit.
Network of Connected eToilet Infrastructure (CeTI)
• Think of a network of connected eToilets whose locations can be traced with an SMS, remote controlled, remote managed, self operating and sustainable
• Mapping and connecting all the eToilet units via web and mobile, thereby making travel smoother and easier for the Public and tourists alike.
• The travelers can identify and select the eToilet units according to their journey route.
On the go
• Online integration will provide details on the coins collected and the water & power usage.
• The agency in-charge of the eToilet unit will receive alerts in case of any theft/vandalism attempts.
• The agency will also be able to remote control the unit and clean the toilet.
Benefits
• Opportunity to select and use world class sanitation facilities according to the user’s need anytime, anywhere.
• Provides Remote management, remote shutdown, alerts in case of system errors.
• The user can plan his travel based on the facilities provided in the course of his route. He is also given the chance for giving feedbacks/ complaints.
• Awareness programmes can be done at a very low cost.
Operations
• Status: 400 units installed till date• Orders in Pipeline: Mumbai 500 units NDMC 40 units HUDA 10 units Tourism 10 UNITS
Haryana 10 UNITSTamil Nadu 100 UNITS
Special Projects
1. She toilet- Women friendly toilets implemented by Kerala State Women’s Development Corporation in association with Eram Scientific. 23 such units have been installed in Kerala.
2. PWD Project- Kerala Public Work’s department is implementing eToilets along with wayside amenities centers along Kerala roads.
3. School/Rural Model – eToilet models for school children and also for rural areas
Government & Media Relations
Tax Exemption (Budget – 5% from 12.65%)Letters to Finance Minister From
Kozhikkode MayorP Rajeev MP
President of Panchayat Presidents’ AssociationChair of Municipal Chairmen's Chamber
Reports from Tax CommissionerUrban Development Director
Panchayat DirectorCouncil Decision from Kozhikkode Corporation
Suchitwa Mission’s Approval• Proposal submitted to Government and forwarded to SM• Presentation n to SM and expressed their incompetence• Govt proposed a committee• Committee forwarded the proposal to RVG Menon Committee• RVG Menon Committee examined the product in their exhibition and personal one
to one discussion
• Approved and stated in the report like “The Committee felt that the e toilet presented by M/s Eram Scientific Ltd. is an innovation on toilets in public places and suitable for urban local bodies, urbanized panchayats and tourist locations. How ever as it is a high tech unit , its maintenance and service have to be assured and availability of water and electricity are to be ensured for their satisfactory performance”
Permissive Sanction by Govt.
• A high level meeting proposed (Urban minister chair/LSGD Sec/SM ex Director/Keltron Chirman & MD/METID Chairman & MD)
• Permissive sanction to LSGDs, Keltron and METID as authorized agencies etc approved
• Decision taken to fix the rate contract and AMC for e toilets• Decision taken to continue the existing practice till the rate
contract take place
Budget Provision – 200 eToilets 150 lakhs
Subsidy declared for Local bodies for implementing e toilets – 150 lakhs sanctioned to SM with Finance Dept GO
Declared as one of the programme of the one year programme of government’s ‘Malinya Vimuktha Keralam Programme’ and included the
state level inauguration speech
Included in the State Level advt. of ‘Malinya Vimuktha Keralam Programme’
State announced that CIAL model company will be set up for implementing e toilets
Wayside Amenity Centre & eShop
www.sankalpforum.com
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Kerala CM declares setting up PPP company for setting up e toiletsLegislative Assembly
Thane Corporation planning to set up
5000 toilets
Awards & Accolades
• Reinvent the Toilet Challenge Round 2 Grantee, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation• TiE50 2012 Top Start Ups, Life Sciences Category• Sankalp-Artha Grand Prize Winner for the most promising enterprise of the Year 2012• Sankalp Awards 2012, Water and Sanitation Sector• Finalist, Samsung Innovation Quotient Season 2, 2012• ET Now’s Pick of Sankalp, The Best among 4 enterprises• Innovative Enterprise, Manufacturing Leadership 100 Awards 2012• Winner, Technology Review Grand Challenges 2011 Program• Product Manufacturing, Computer Society of India (CSI) Excellence in IT Awards 2011• Finalist-Special Jury Reference Award, Manthan 2011• Innovative Technology in Public Convenience, Washroom & Beyond Honors 2011• Most Innovative Initiative in Public Healthcare - eWorld Public Choice Awards 2011• Best CSR Project 2011, PMI Award
Tie Ups
• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation- We have been awarded the “Reinvent the Toilet Challenge” awards by one of the most esteemed and prestigious Foundations in the world, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (B&MGF)located in Seattle, Washington. The Grant instituted by the Foundation amounts up to INR 3 Crores (approx.).
• Eram Scientific will be utilizing the grant for conducting Research on maintaining toilet cleanliness, non-depletion of water resources and energy conserving solutions.
• The R&D involving the project will span across a period of 15 months.
• Phase I of the Project will be on track by September this year.
Tie Ups
– Connected 28 Universities worldwide through Gates Foundation
– London School of Economics– Indian Institute of Science– National Institute of Design– University of Notre Dame
Team Headed by
Dr. Siddeek Ahmed, Chairman and Managing Director,Mob: +966555859222E mail: [email protected]
Eram Group Corporate OfficeTower A - 6th Floor, Khobar Business GatePB No: 4955, Al Khobar 31952,Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaTel: +966 3 849 3636. Fax: +966 3 849 [email protected] www.eramgroup-sa.com
Envisioning World Class National Toilet Infrastructure !
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