This paper had a recent report about the non-existent washrooms on the ground floor where the state consumer courts are located. The old building is in SoBo and there are at least 100 people visiting the courts daily (approximately) including advocates and litigants. There is no washroom on the ground floor for women. They need to trudge to the first floor for that. While the building has a lift, it takes time and for the seniors, it is an arduous climb as this is an old building, and the steps are high.

While we mark Women’s Day today with a number of events, we must not forget that basic, on-ground facilities are extremely important. More so than all the marketing gimmicks that mark the day.