Travel and toilet accessibility

Notes

• Lack of accessible and hygienic public sanitation facilities remains a significant barrier to inclusive tourism and mobility in India.
• Gender-disparity in sanitation access: Women face greater challenges due to longer wait times, lack of maintenance, and the need for safe, private facilities.
• Infrastructure gaps: Roadside food courts and tourist destinations often lack functional, well-maintained, and adequate toilet facilities.
• Impact on public health: Inadequate access leads to forced dehydration and physical discomfort, affecting the overall quality of travel and public well-being.
• Economic implications: The absence of public infrastructure forces citizens to rely on private commercial establishments (e.g., hotels) for basic sanitation needs, creating an additional financial burden.