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Her house was a sprawling wooden structure, smelling of rain-soaked teak and dried coconut husks. In the back, past the vegetable patch where okra and green chilies thrived, stood a small, white-washed structure—the outdoor latrine. To the city-bound relatives who visited for weddings, it was a primitive relic they avoided with polite grimaces. To , it was a sanctuary of clarity.

Outdoor toilets and open defecation pose significant hygiene and sanitation challenges, particularly for women. A study conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras found that women in rural areas face difficulties accessing toilets, leading to increased risks of water-borne diseases and harassment (IIT Madras, 2018). south.indian.aunty.toilet.at.outdoor.pictures