ReFlow unit at Lumbini Park
Containerized ReFlow unit beside the Hyderabadi Chai Adda kiosk at Lumbini Park, Hyderabad.
From a dental school dropout's dream to India's most innovative sanitation company. Explore the moments that shaped LooCafe.
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The images that capture our most significant milestones
A first-party photograph from a LooCafe showcase. The photo documents the booth; it is not an endorsement claim.
Recognised among India's Top 25 Most Innovative Companies at the CII Innovation Awards, 2019.
A field visit at a ReFlow toilet — the same on-site treatment unit LooCafe operates and shows to guests.
Operating in extreme climates - this LooCafe unit in Srinagar, Kashmir, with its elephant mural, stands as proof that dignified sanitation can be delivered anywhere, even in snow-covered regions.
Changing the perception of public toilets - premium marble finish, sensor-based fixtures, and impeccable cleanliness. This is what dignified sanitation looks like.
First-party photograph of the ReFlow toilet beside the Hyderabadi Chai Adda kiosk at Lumbini Park, Hyderabad.
Walkthroughs and first-party photographs
Guests named only where LooCafe, ReFlow, or the founder posted them. Photographs are our own field files from Lumbini Park, Tank Bund, Mini units, and site visits.
Containerized ReFlow unit beside the Hyderabadi Chai Adda kiosk at Lumbini Park, Hyderabad.
The gray container is the ReFlow toilet. The white building in the distance is the Telangana Secretariat, not the toilet.
Night frontage of the LooCafe unit at Tank Bund, Hyderabad.
Compact Mini unit with a free chai counter on a Hyderabad pavement.
Visitors with the LooCafe team seated outside a ReFlow unit and adjoining chai kiosk.
People at the ReFlow cabin doors during a Hyderabad site visit.
Official visit and facility tour at the KBR Park LooCafe unit.
Acknowledged by India's Highest Offices
From the Prime Minister to state Chief Ministers, LooCafe has been recognized as a model for public sanitation innovation.
A first-party photograph of a LooCafe showcase booth. Place and date only; no visitor names.
PMO India officially recognized LooCafe's social impact and innovation milestones, sharing our journey with the nation.
Discussion with Shri V.K. Jindal, Joint Secretary & Mission Director of Swachh Bharat Mission, Government of India. Exploring ways to scale sustainable sanitation solutions across the country.
Discussion with Lt. Governor Sh. Girish Chandra Murmu (First LG of J&K Union Territory) on startup ecosystem, innovation, and expanding LooCafe to Jammu & Kashmir.
At the India-Bhutan Startup Summit, Taj Tashi, Thimphu - engaging with Minister Piyush Goyal (Railways, Commerce & Industry) on cross-border collaboration and startup ecosystem development.
Local government officials supporting LooCafe's sustainable sanitation initiative with a plant ceremony during unit inauguration.
Engaging with Sri Gaddam Prasad Kumar, Speaker of the Telangana Legislative Assembly, on scaling clean, dignified public sanitation across the state.
A first-party photograph from a public sanitation conversation. Visitors, place, and date only.
A first-party photograph of a LooCafe exhibition unit. Neutral caption only.
Representing LooCafe at an official forum — making the case for clean, dignified, scalable public sanitation to policymakers and public institutions.
Honored for Innovation & Impact
National and international recognition for transforming public sanitation through technology and design.
Receiving the prestigious CII Industrial Innovation Award 2019 in the Services Category. We stood among giants like Tata, Bosch, JCB, and L&T as India's Top 25 Most Innovative Companies.
InkWASH named a WASH Stewardship Award in 2022. This photograph is a LooCafe Mini on a Hyderabad pavement, not the award certificate.
The Confederation of Indian Industry mark. LooCafe was named a CII Top Innovative Company (Small) in Services in 2019, and one of the CII Top 25.
Night frontage of the LooCafe unit at Tank Bund. Swachh Bharat Mission Urban covered the model in Stories of Change. This photograph is the unit, not a programme logo.
The CII Innovation Awards ceremony, 2019.
LooCafe featured as a case study in IIT Roorkee research article 'From Accessibility to Inclusion in Public Toilets: A Technology Perspective' by Divyang Purkayasta & Gaurav Rehaja. A proud moment for our research-backed approach.
International Sanitation Leaders & Delegations
International delegations and knowledge exchange with global sanitation leaders.
Group photo with visiting delegates at an ASCI sanitation meeting about how the public toilets are run.
Guests at a ReFlow toilet site — seeing on-site treatment and operations first-hand.
Art gallery inauguration showcasing sanitation through culture and art - because changing mindsets requires creative approaches.
German delegation exploring LooCafe's IoT technology and sustainable sanitation solutions. International knowledge exchange on smart sanitation systems.
WaterAid Bangladesh delegates on a comprehensive Hyderabad facility tour, learning about LooCafe's model for potential replication in Bangladesh.
WaterAid delegates from Bangladesh examining our facilities up close - understanding the technology, operations, and sustainability model.
An international delegate reading 'Toilet Tales' - our book documenting stories of toilet entrepreneurs and the human side of sanitation revolution.
ASCI Nepal group photographed at a LooCafe unit.
LooCafe partners with ECOLOO - recognized by the UN Foundation as one of the Top 10 Global Innovations for NO FLUSH toilets. Featured at SDG Live during the UN General Assembly.
Meeting with Shamsul Bahar Mohd Nor, CEO of Malaysian Green Technology Corporation - knowledge sharing on green sanitation technologies.
Speaking at India-Bhutan Startup Summit, Taj Tashi, Thimphu. Panel with Finance Secretary Dasho Nim Dorji and Chairman Dasho Ugen Chewang on cross-border entrepreneurship.
LooCafe showcased at Dubai Expo 2020, representing India's sanitation innovation on the world stage. Featured alongside global innovations in sustainability and smart cities.
Global delegates exploring LooCafe's model at Dubai Expo 2020. The exhibition attracted interest from municipalities and sanitation leaders worldwide.
LooCafe's Water Loop model exhibited at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark - 'The Toilet: An Unspoken History' exhibition. Selected as a global example of sustainable sanitation innovation alongside works from around the world.
Hosting international delegates at Charminar - sharing Hyderabad's heritage alongside our sanitation journey. Cultural immersion combined with knowledge exchange.
A delegation of international sanitation leaders visits LooCafe — part of the steady stream of global researchers and operators studying the model for replication.
International visitors walking through LooCafe units on-site — seeing first-hand how clean, free-to-use public sanitation works at scale.
IoT, AI & Next-Gen Sanitation
Examples of configured sensors, records, and operating interfaces used in public-toilet operations.
An operations interface used to review configured unit records, inspections, alerts, and maintenance activity. A screenshot is not a current network-status report.
A display model used to discuss on-site treatment and configured non-potable water handling. Final process and performance depend on the selected site configuration.
'LooCafe today stands as an open API for WASH' - Abhishek Nath. Our technology architecture allows integration with city systems, third-party services, and research institutions.
A first-party ReFlow cabin — the unit people use, photographed at a live site rather than a treatment-plant diagram.
Service-side pipework and treatment equipment photographed inside a ReFlow field unit in Hyderabad, July 2026.
A ReFlow unit on the factory floor before dispatch — first-party manufacturing photography, not a process diagram.
A sanitary-pad vending machine documented at a LooCafe site. Available facilities and pricing vary by location.
Labelled overflow and process pipework inside the ReFlow treatment enclosure. Exact equipment varies by configuration.
A ReFlow toilet in the field — on-site treatment with no sewer connection required.
Service-side pipework photographed inside a ReFlow field unit — the treatment equipment behind the cabin doors.
The user-facing cabin of a ReFlow toilet — the room people actually use.
Another view of the ReFlow cabin — first-party photography from a deployed unit.
Guests and an operator stand at the ReFlow cabin doors during a Hyderabad site visit.
The public-facing ReFlow cabin with the adjoining kiosk — the unit as people meet it on the street.
LooCafe units take shape at our own fabrication yard. Owning the build means we control quality end-to-end — from the steel frame to the finish.
A LooCafe unit being fabricated by our team. Modular construction lets us deploy a fully-equipped washroom fast, anywhere it's needed.
Building the wooden-slat facade that makes a LooCafe instantly recognisable — proof that public sanitation can be designed, not just installed.
Fitting out a unit's interior before it ships — plumbing, fixtures and finishes installed to the same standard in every single unit.
From Hyderabad to Kashmir
Growing across India - bringing dignified sanitation to cities, towns, and challenging terrains.
The containerized ReFlow unit at Lumbini Park, Hyderabad, with the Hyderabadi Chai Adda kiosk beside it. Photographed on site, not a product render.
The gray container is the ReFlow toilet at Lumbini Park. The white building in the background is the Telangana Secretariat, not the toilet.
User-facing cubicle doors on the Lumbini Park ReFlow unit, photographed with one cubicle open.
Night frontage of the LooCafe unit at Tank Bund, Hyderabad — washrooms with a retail counter on a GHMC corridor.
Dr. Rabindar Nath Foundation free chai counter attached to a LooCafe Mini — the street-level livelihood that sits with the toilet.
Compact LooCafe Mini with operator kiosk, photographed on a Hyderabad street rather than as a product collage.
Beautiful landscaped LooCafe unit at Mir Alam Park - where our journey began. GHMC partnership that set the standard for public-private partnerships in sanitation.
LooCafe Banjara Hills - serving one of Hyderabad's most upscale neighborhoods. Proving that public toilets can match premium surroundings.
Expanding to Warangal - bringing the LooCafe experience to Telangana's second-largest city. Tier-2 city expansion marks our commitment to inclusive growth.
Behind the scenes of Warangal installation - our prefab model allows rapid deployment. From truck to operational in under 48 hours.
Mumbai expansion underway - bringing LooCafe to India's financial capital. The installation process showcases our modular, rapid-deployment capability.
Operating in extreme climates - our Srinagar unit with its distinctive elephant mural stands resilient in snow. Insulated, heated, and fully functional year-round.
LooCafe at Dal Lake, Srinagar - 'I ❤ Dal Lake' branding with Smart City Smart Toilets. A stunning night view showing our commitment to bringing dignified sanitation to India's most scenic locations.
Beautiful LooCafe unit with vertical gardens in Sircilla - Swachh Telangana initiative. The ornate jali design and planters show how public toilets can be architectural statements.
LooCafe arrives in Chennai - a brand-new unit dressed in marigolds for its opening. Tamil Nadu joins our growing map of cities with dignified, free-to-use public sanitation.
The Chennai unit on opening day — marigolds, balloons and a community turning out to welcome a clean, free-to-use public washroom.
Officials and community members gather for the inauguration of the Mangalagiri LooCafe in Andhra Pradesh - another public-private partnership bringing clean, safe toilets to a fast-growing town.
The Mangalagiri unit features a living green wall - proof that public toilets can be beautiful, sustainable landmarks rather than eyesores.
Public representatives and officials line up for the inauguration of the Mangalagiri unit — public-private partnership in action.
A '100 Café' luxury, free-to-use public washroom by Ixora Group in partnership with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) — welcoming everyone, including an international delegation, in the heart of Mumbai.
LooCafe arrives at the airport — bringing the same clean, free-to-use, dignified washroom experience to one of the busiest public spaces a traveller passes through.
World Toilet Day & Beyond
Key moments, celebrations, and milestones in our sanitation revolution journey.
Abhishek Nath speaking at Hyderabad Design Week - showcasing how design thinking can transform public sanitation and create dignified experiences for all.
Team celebrating Holi at a LooCafe unit - 'How's the Josh?' Our colorful team brings joy and cleanliness together. Community moments that make the journey worthwhile.
Recognition ceremony presenting LooCafe's achievements. Every milestone is a testament to the team's dedication to transforming public sanitation.
LooCafe GHMC partnership unit at Fateh Maidan Road, Nampally, Hyderabad. GPS-tracked with QR code integration - Swachh Telangana, Swachh Hyderabad in action.
A mobile public-toilet example photographed in Hyderabad, including a baby-feeding room.
The future of public toilets - architectural visualization of LooCafe's modern wooden slat design. Blending aesthetics with functionality for urban landscapes.
Celebrating World Toilet Day at a LooCafe café unit, decorated for the occasion. A day to put sanitation front and centre - and to thank the people who keep our cities clean.
A poster competition brings creativity to sanitation awareness on World Toilet Day - because changing how people think about toilets starts with conversation.
Engaging traffic police and the wider community on World Toilet Day - sanitation is everyone's responsibility, and dignity is for everyone.
Recognising the team behind the toilets on World Toilet Day. The frontline staff who keep LooCafes spotless are the real heroes of the sanitation story.
A standout team member honoured on World Toilet Day — celebrating the people whose daily work makes clean public sanitation possible.
Sharing our approach at a sanitation summit — blending technology with good business practice to build sustainable, scalable sanitation. Thought leadership is part of how we move the sector forward.
The Humans Behind the Mission
From engineers to frontline sanitation workers - meet the people transforming public sanitation.
Abhishek Nath - MD of Ixora Group and CEO of LooCafe. A dental school dropout who chose to fix public sanitation instead. 'If not us, then who? If not now, then when?'
The core leadership team driving LooCafe's mission - engineers, operations experts, business developers, and sanitation specialists working together.
The founding team pictured with an early LooCafe model. Current site and operating status should be confirmed from the live project register.
Our sanitation worker celebrating Christmas on duty. These frontline heroes work 365 days a year to keep our cities clean. They are the real heroes.
Meet the hands behind the innovation! Our engineers craft each toilet container, turning shipping containers into dignity machines.
On-ground engineering work - our team doesn't just design in offices. Real tech evolves with real-world grit.
Our women sanitation team - empowered, trained, and ready. These warriors break stereotypes while keeping our cities clean. Women empowerment through dignified employment.
Relief distribution at Charminar during COVID - supporting sanitation workers with essential supplies. Standing with our frontline heroes when they needed us most.
The people behind the clean - GHMC operations team at LooCafe units. From uniform distribution to cleaning duties, our dedicated team ensures every LooCafe stays spotless.
Leadership brainstorming session - mapping out LooCafe's next phase of growth. Real innovation happens when diverse minds collaborate on whiteboards.
LooCafe team with GHMC officials at rainwater harvesting park inauguration - sustainable solutions through public-private partnerships.
Press & Media Coverage
From Times of India to DD National - media coverage of our sanitation revolution.
Radio City 91.1 FM interview - spreading awareness about sustainable sanitation and the LooCafe model to Hyderabad's listeners.
Public outreach through radio - discussing how technology is transforming public sanitation and making toilets accessible to all.
Community engagement at Radio City Ladies Circle event - discussing women's sanitation needs and our Pink LooCafe initiative.
Times of India Ahmedabad (January 2020) - 'How smart tech is leaving public loos smelling of roses'. Full-page feature on Abhishek Nath and LooCafe's IoT-enabled toilets, stink sensors, and water recycling.
Telangana Today feature on LooCafe 2.0 - anti-viral, anti-bacterial toilet with mist nozzles, UV disinfection, and copper door handles. 'First of its kind in Indian public toilet history.'
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) official tweet congratulating LooCafe for winning the CII Industrial Innovation Awards 2019 - Top Innovative Company (Small) in Services.
Full-page feature in Times T2 GHMC Hi Life magazine - showcasing LooCafe team, Dog Park unit, luxury interior, and the 'free to use' model. Quote: 'People can use the luxury washrooms free of cost.'
Times of India coverage: Minister KT Rama Rao directs GHMC to build 500 toilets using LooCafe's Swedish technology. 'This technology has been recognized as a path-breaking innovation by the United Nations.'
Minister KTR's handwritten appreciation: 'Great Job Team Ixora & LooCafe' on the Pattanam Pragathi project footprint map. A personal recognition that motivates our entire team.
'Toilet Tales' — our storytelling project documenting the human side of the sanitation revolution: the entrepreneurs, the workers, and the everyday dignity a clean toilet restores.
Design & Experience
Premium public toilets that challenge perceptions - see what dignified sanitation looks like.
Luxury redefined - premium marble finish, sensor-based fixtures, and impeccable cleanliness. This is what public toilets should look like.
Clean, well-lit, and accessible - every LooCafe interior is designed for dignity, safety, and comfort.
Our standard interior - premium doesn't mean expensive. We've optimized design to deliver quality at scale.
The gray container is the ReFlow toilet at Lumbini Park, Hyderabad. The white building in the distance is the Telangana Secretariat, not the toilet.
The containerized ReFlow toilet photographed beside the Hyderabadi Chai Adda kiosk at Lumbini Park.
Compact LooCafe Mini with operator kiosk, photographed on a Hyderabad street rather than as a product collage.
Pink LooCafe - dedicated women's facility with enhanced safety features, sanitary products, and privacy. Because women deserve safe public spaces.
'Free to Use' signage with Swachhata Hi Seva branding - our toilets are accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
Statement Moroccan tilework, a clean washbasin and grab rails - every surface chosen for dignity and durability. This is what a LooCafe interior looks like.
A spotless urinal bay framed by bold patterned tiles - public sanitation that feels cared for, not compromised.
Well-lit, immaculately kept cubicles with full-height tiling - the everyday standard inside a LooCafe.
Every LooCafe pairs the washroom with a small café - the revenue model that keeps the toilets free to use and impeccably maintained.
Inside the Chennai unit - the same patterned-tile finish and attention to cleanliness carried to every new city.
Another look inside the Chennai unit — patterned tiling, clean fittings and good lighting, the standard finish in every LooCafe.
The Mangalagiri unit's fully-equipped, accessible interior — Western and Indian fixtures plus grab rails, so the facility works for everyone.
Behind The Scenes
The logistics, maintenance, and daily work behind documented LooCafe field operations.
Modular mobility - our units can be relocated by crane for events like Swachh Survekshan inspections or city reorganization. Flexibility built-in.
Partnership with ScrapQ for waste segregation at Tank Bund - integrated WASH solutions beyond just toilets. Holistic urban sanitation.
It gets even more difficult to keep our community clean when it's raining. These frontline warriors work hard in all conditions to clean our mess.
From foundation to functional - our installation process is streamlined for rapid deployment. A LooCafe can go operational in under 48 hours.
A night-shift team briefing before the shift begins. Clean public spaces don't happen by accident — they take coordinated teams working in every hour, in every condition.
Whether you're a municipality looking for sanitation solutions, or an investor interested in impact - let's write the next chapter together.