Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Bengaluru Toilets Inadequate for Growing Population
A group called B.PAC did a big check of public toilets in Bengaluru.
They found that there aren't enough toilets for all the people living there.
Many toilets are not clean, safe, or easy to use, especially for women and people with disabilities.
They also found that many toilets don't have soap or trash cans, and not many have female caretakers.
B.PAC wants the government to build more toilets and make sure they are well-maintained and safe for everyone to use.
Bengaluru has only one public toilet for every 25,000-30,000 citizens, despite a population exceeding 1.4 crore.
Only 56% of public toilets are adequately lit, raising concerns about women's safety.
37 toilets were found to be non-functional, and only 6 were very clean.
58% of toilets have a persistent foul odor, and 94% are inaccessible to persons with disabilities.
Only 15% of caretakers are women, and none of the toilets have soap dispensers or dustbins.
- Who
- Bangalore Political Action Committee (B.PAC) and student volunteers
- What
- Conducted a citizen-led assessment of public toilets in Bengaluru
- When
- Year 2026
- Where
- Wards of Central, North, South, and West City Corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)
- Why
- To assess the adequacy and condition of public toilets in Bengaluru
Citizen Advocacy
Government Responsibility
Infrastructure Gap
Citizen Advocacy
Citizens demand immediate construction of 1,000 public toilets to address the severe shortage.
Government Responsibility
Government officials need to prioritize and fund the construction and maintenance of public toilets.
Safety and Accessibility
Citizen Advocacy
Citizens highlight the lack of safety and accessibility in public toilets, especially for women and persons with disabilities.
Government Responsibility
Government must ensure that public toilets are well-lit, accessible, and safe for all users.
Maintenance and Monitoring
Citizen Advocacy
Citizens point out poor maintenance, inadequate monitoring, and weak contract management as reasons for toilet closures.
Government Responsibility
Government needs to implement better maintenance practices and monitoring systems to ensure the functionality of public toilets.
- Population
- 1.4 crore
- Toilets per Citizen
- 1 toilet for every 25,000-30,000 citizens
- Functional Toilets
- 63% (89 out of 142)
- Clean Toilets
- 6
- Toilets with Ramps
- 9
- Toilets with Water Availability
- 40%
- Female Caretakers
- 15%