Lucknow Municipal Corporation to redesign neglected corners into ‘Neki ki Deewar’ spaces from Nov 30

The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) will convert areas commonly misused for open urination into clean and beautified public spaces on November 30. Under the Transforming Yellow Spot Campaign of the Swachh Toilet Abhiyan 2025, these neglected corners will be cleaned, disinfected and redesigned as selfie walls or Neki ki Deewar. Each site will also carry signboards showing the distance to the nearest public toilet to discourage open urination and guide residents towards proper facilities.

The initiative forms a major component of the month-long Swachh Toilet Abhiyan, which began on November 19, World Toilet Day. The campaign opened with foundation-laying ceremonies for newly approved toilets and is currently running the 75 Hours – 7,500 Toilets drive from November 20 to 26. This phase involves a citywide clean-up, inspection and evaluation of public toilets using FACES standards: Functional, Accessible, Clean, Eco-Friendly and Safe.

Municipal commissioner Gaurav Kumar reviewed preparations in a meeting with Swachh Bharat Mission officials, emphasising the need for coordinated execution and citizen-focused solutions.

Following the transformation of yellow spots, LMC will launch several phases across December:

• Paint My Toilet Campaign 2.0 (December 2 to 6):
  Toilet walls across the city will be painted and beautified with support from the Swachh Saarthi Club. Schools, colleges and universities will run awareness drives on hygiene and clean-toilet habits.

• I Am Here Campaign (December 7 to 20):
  Damaged or neglected toilets will be repaired, renovated and upgraded. Before-and-after images will be shared with the directorate for monitoring.

• Swachh Dharohar Abhiyan (December 21 to 24):
  Cleanliness and beautification work will be taken up at toilets near religious, historic and cultural sites.

The Swachh Toilet Abhiyan will conclude on December 25, observed as Good Governance Day, with a ceremony honouring sanitation workers and recognising top-performing stakeholders.

With these measures, LMC is signalling a more accountable and citizen-focused approach to urban hygiene. All public conveniences are now being updated on the Google Toilet Locator to ensure easier access, while daily “Toilet Talks” messages will help track feedback and keep sanitation performance under continuous review.

Alongside this drive, the corporation is also strengthening its environmental commitment through Lucknow’s RRR Centre (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). By encouraging residents to donate usable items such as clothes, books and toys, and by supporting waste segregation, door-to-door collection and processing facilities for compost, biogas and RDF, LMC is quietly building a culture of responsibility.

Taken together, these initiatives reflect a city intent on safeguarding both public spaces and public well-being, ensuring Lucknow moves towards a more conscious urban future.