India, March 24 -- Cuttack, a business hub and an ancient city with a history of over 1,000 years that attracts thousands every day, is grappling with a perplexing issue - non-operational public toilets, even after seven months of their construction.

According to sources, despite the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) investing crores of rupees in these desperately needed facilities, they remain off-limits to the public, drawing increasing frustration from the residents.

Although completed in September last year at key locations such as Barabati Stadium, Biju Patnaik Park, Jagatpur, and Bikash Bhawan, these toilets still await their commissioning, despite being fully equipped. Reports of pre-opening vandalism add to the woes, with inci...