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Problem ID: 1000288
🧠 Problem Title: Broken and Unusable School Toilets Causing Student Absenteeism and Health Risks
📝 Problem Description

In many government and low-cost private schools across India, toilet facilities are either broken, poorly maintained, locked, or lack basic necessities like water, soap, and proper cleaning. As a result, students especially girls avoid using school toilets. Many students reduce water intake during school hours to avoid using the toilet, which can cause dehydration and health issues., This problem becomes even more serious for adolescent girls during menstruation. When toilets are unusable or unhygienic, many girls skip school for several days every month. Over time, this repeated absence affects their academic performance, confidence, and school participation., Teachers and school administrations often lack proper maintenance systems or dedicated budgets to ensure regular cleaning and repair of toilet facilities. In some schools, the toilets exist but remain locked because of lack of cleaning staff or fear of misuse., The issue leads to long Term educational inequality and can even increase dropout rates, particularly among girls in middle and secondary classes. This problem exists not only in rural areas but also in many urban schools., Ensuring safe, clean, and accessible sanitation facilities in schools is essential for protecting students health, dignity, and right to education.

⚡ Impact
Hundreds and more
🌍 Impact Area
Universal
📊 Scope
National
📌 Place
At work location
⏱ Occurrence
Frequently
⚠ Life Risk
No
💰 Financial Loss
Lakhs or more

👤 Name
Shivansh Dev Shoor
🎓 Class
10
📍 State
Haryana