As India celebrates the completion of three years under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, in the heart of its capital, visitors at the Chandni Chowk market, especially women, are still left floundering for a “swachh” public restroom.

Chandni Chowk market, which caters heavily to a female customer base, is the go-to destination for wedding shoppers, jewellery buyers and even spice lovers.

According to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), in August 2017, the combined average daily footfall at the Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazar, Lal Quila and Jama Masjid metro stations exceeds 1,00,000, speaking volumes of the number of people who visit the market and nearby areas.

However, for these shoppers, especially women, a call from nature can prove to be the most unpleasant disruptions to their day’s plans