Sulabh International Museum of Toilets : Promoting Hygiene & Sanitation

Dr. Bindeshwar Pathak, the Founder of Sulabh International Social Service Organisation, a pioneering non-profit voluntary organisation (NGO) in the field of Sanitation in India, envisioned the need for the setting up of a museum of toilets in Delhi. The idea engaged his mind for long, eventually leading him to make hectic worldwide search for minutest details of the evolution of toilets, as also of various toilet designs used in different countries at different points of time.

The Times of India reports “A curious collection of pots and toilets, the museum traces the history and evolution of toilets over 4,500 years. It houses replicas of commodes and pots used by kings and queens of different countries and displays even toilet humour from across the globe. A journey through the museum makes one aware of the different utilities of toilets beyond its routine duty. A leather chair commode, tabletop commodes and a replica of the throne of King Louise XII - the collection at the museum has many interesting pieces. Called “a celebration of toilets”, the museum aims at creating awareness about health and hygiene among the general masses, thus paving the way for better sanitation practices.”

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