Integrated Men Sanitary Complexes
           The Integrated Sanitary Complexes for Women have created a revolution in the sanitation front across the State. Similar to the facilities created for the rural women folk and based on the demand  raised by rural men for such facilities, the Hon’ble  Chief Minister has ordered the provision of  Integrated Men Sanitary  Complexes (IMSC), initially,  at the rate of two Complexes per Block during 2012-13.  In Tamil Nadu, 770 Integrated Men Sanitary Complexes have been taken up for construction in 385 Blocks at a cost of Rs.35 crore during 2012-13.

           The District Collectors have identified the sites for construction of IMSCs taking into account the various parameters and local requirements like  prevalence of open defecation, predominance  of houses without toilets, availability of water supply, etc.  The total area of the Complex is 570 sq.ft.  Each complex has 8 toilets in which one toilet is provided with western closet for the benefit of the aged/differently abled and one is a baby friendly toilet.  Separate area for bathing, water tub and stone-paved washing facilities are also provided. Exclusive water supply is ensured in each Complex for sustainability and usage.  User Groups are formed and are involved from the construction stage itself. Similar to the maintenance of Integrated Sanitary Complexes for Women, these User Groups will take up the day to day maintenance and periodical maintenance will be done by the Village Panchayats concerned.   Corporate bodies and NGOs will also be encouraged to take part in the maintenance of these complexes along with the User Groups.

           All the 770 IMSCs taken up during 2012-13 will be completed before the end of May, 2013.