Residents and shopkeepers in Gurugram, Haryana, have raised concerns over the poor condition of public toilets in several key markets, including sectors 56, 46, 14, 31, and 40. During a recent spot check, many facilities were found to be unhygienic, with broken fixtures and inadequate water supply. In Sector 56, a busy commercial hub, shopkeeper Omprakash Yadav highlighted the dire situation, stating that many shops lack private toilets, forcing users to rely on the public facilities. In Sector 31, the women's toilet was locked, requiring users to seek permission from maintenance staff to gain access. Satish, responsible for maintaining the Sector 31 toilet, noted that he is not funded by the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) but relies on user fees for his salary and cleaning supplies. Similar complaints arose from users in Sector 40, where conditions were described as alarming. Vikas Arora, a resident of Sector 14, questioned how initiatives like Swachh Bharat (Clean India) could succeed when basic sanitation infrastructure is neglected. MCG officials reported that the city has 133 public toilets, with an annual maintenance budget of ₹15 lakh (approximately $18,000 USD). Sonia Yadav, the ward councillor for Sector 56, announced that renovations would begin within the week. Executive engineer Sundar Sheoran confirmed that toilet revamp work commenced last December, with plans to expedite the process through new tenders next month.