SANITARY FACILITIES RENOVATION PROJECT AT TSA CAMP,McLEOD GANJ/DHARAMSALA, INDIA 2025-2026

The sanitary facilities at Tsa Camp in McLeod Ganj/Dharamsala were modernised a few years ago with a local or Indian toilet, another European toilet, especially for the elderly, and a shower room.

During our visit in September 2025, we found the sanitary installations in a state of disrepair and unsanitary.

The small building with its two toilets and shower room had been built on the mountainside, like the rest of the camp.

For about four years, during the increasingly heavy monsoon season, large amounts of water have been flowing down and damaging the site. Monkeys in the area break electrical wires and light bulbs, and excessive humidity attacks the metal parts of doors and locks. At the camp, Mrs Dolma is in charge of maintenance.

Unfortunately, following a broken leg, she has great difficulty doing what is necessary to keep the facility clean.

During our visit with colleagues from the office, we did a big clean-up. In a new inventory, all the problems were noted and we requested a quote for all the repairs.

At the camp, Mrs Dolma Tsering is in charge of maintenance.

Unfortunately, following a broken leg, she has great difficulty doing what is necessary to keep the facility clean.

During our visit with colleagues from the office, we did a big clean-up. In a new inventory, all the problems were noted and we requested a quote for all the repairs.

The path to the building has been refurbished with wide steps, but unfortunately without handrails.

For some, going down to the toilets, especially in the evening, is therefore very difficult.

That is why we have noted the installation of ramps.

Finally, to protect the building from water and mud while preserving daylight, transparent panels will be installed.

Locks and flush mechanisms will be repaired, light bulbs will be replaced, and electrical conduit protection will be renewed.

Mr Ravi Kumer's quote has been submitted to the accounts department and will be

studied, and the work will be supervised on site by the TCV management, whom we thank for their valuable collaboration.

How can you help us?

You can send your donation to the Drolma Association or directly to the TCV, or make a bank transfer directly to the following bank accounts:

Bank details of the Drolma charity:                                   

LE CRÉDIT LYONNAIS                                                  

IBAN : FR65 3000 2017 4600 0007 9280 D66           

SWIFT : CRLYFRPP                                               

Bd de Docteur Junqua 40130 Capbreton – France

Bank details of the TCV :

Bank : STATE BANK OF INDIA

Account number : 39951893163

Code bank: 00691

IFSC: SBIN0000691

SWIFT: SBININBB104

FCRA Cell, 4th Floor, State Bank of India, 11 Sansad Marg, NEW DELHI – 110001 INDIA

Please specify in the subject line:  “Renovation of Tsa camp sanitation project”

Reminder: French taxpayers who donate to the DROLMA charity are entitled to a tax receipt allowing them to benefit from an income tax reduction of 66% of the amount donated, up to a limit of 20% of taxable income for individuals and 60% up to a limit of 0.5% of turnover for businesses.

For further information, please contact:

-           Drolma charity :                                               associationdrolmatibet@gmail.com

-          TCV Heard office / Account section                kunjo@tcv.org.in

to  Mrs Kunchok Tsomo

It is important to note that the exchange rate on the 11 June 2026 is as follows:

1€=   110,42 Indian rupees         Total:       253,60 €   

1$=     95,75 Indian rupees         Total:       292,43 $

1£=   127,92 Indian rupees         Total:       218,90 £

Through your generosity and contributions, we can provide the essential hygiene and some comfort, and we can soften the final years of those who have endured so many trials.

With our gratitude