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Recognition & Excellence

Awards & Recognition

From CII Innovation Awards to United Nations recognition — LooCafe's journey validated by global institutions

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Major Awards
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International
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Partnerships
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Media Features

Major Awards

Recognition from prestigious national and international organizations

Abhishek Nath receiving CII Innovation Award at Indian R&D Ecosystem Conclave, December 2019, New Delhi

CII Indian R&D Ecosystem Conclave, New Delhi • December 2019

🏆 Flagship Recognition

CII Top 25 Most Innovative Companies

In December 2019, LooCafe was recognized among India's Top 25 Most Innovative Companies by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), alongside industry leaders like Tata, BOSCH, JCB, and L&T.

This prestigious recognition validated LooCafe's mission to transform public sanitation through innovation, design excellence, and sustainable technology.

National Innovation Award Top 25 in India CII Recognized
2020 Sustainability
United Nations

UN Award - Waste-to-Wealth Concept

United Nations

International recognition for pioneering waste-to-wealth concept in sustainable sanitation technology. Global validation of LooCafe model.

International Recognition
2020 WASH
Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council, Switzerland

WSSCC Innovation Award

Water Supply & Sanitation Collaborative Council, Switzerland

International water and sanitation recognition from Switzerland-based global organization for innovative WASH solutions.

Global WASH Recognition
2021 Best Practice
United Nations Development Programme

UNDP Best Practice Recognition

United Nations Development Programme

Featured in UNDP GRID Database as global best practice in sustainable urban sanitation and community-focused infrastructure.

GRID Database Featured
2022 WASH
InkWASH

WASH Stewardship Award

InkWASH

Best Sanitation Engagement Model award for transforming street vendors into toilet entrepreneurs through innovative circular economy model.

Best Engagement Model
2022 International
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Public Sector Project Award

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

International project excellence recognition from Saudi Arabia, validating LooCafe approach for Middle East expansion.

Middle East Validation

Founder Recognition

Abhishek Nath's leadership recognized across Asia and India

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Abhishek Nath

CEO & MD, Ixora Group

2022

Asia One 40 Most Influential Under 40

Asia One Magazine

Recognized among Asia most influential leaders under 40, validated by PWC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) for transforming public sanitation sector.

Validated by: PWC
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Abhishek Nath

CEO & MD, Ixora Group

2021

FICCI 50 Most Influential Under 50

FICCI

Featured among India 50 most influential business leaders under 50 by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.

Validated by: FICCI
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Abhishek Nath

CEO & MD, Ixora Group

2016

Cleaning Leader of the Year

Industry Association

Early recognition for leadership in facilities management and sanitation services through Ixora Group.

Validated by: Industry
🇮🇳 National Recognition

Government Recognition

LooCafe's innovation recognized at the highest levels of Indian government

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting LooCafe exhibition booth at Swachh Bharat Mission Urban event
📍 Swachh Bharat Mission Urban
2020 • Vibrant Gujarat Summit

Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Visits LooCafe

Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally visited the LooCafe exhibition booth, reviewing the innovative sanitation model and its contribution to the Swachh Bharat Mission. This visit demonstrated the highest level of government support for LooCafe's mission to transform public sanitation in India.

PM Visit Swachh Bharat National Recognition
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2018 • National Awards for Cities & Sanitation

LooCafe Model Exhibited to Hon'ble President of India

LooCafe's innovative sanitation model was officially showcased at the prestigious National Awards for Cities & Sanitation ceremony, with the President of India in attendance. This recognition positioned LooCafe as a national benchmark for public sanitation innovation.

Presidential Recognition National Benchmark Model Sanitation
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Rashtrapati Bhavan

National Recognition Event

🏛️ Presidential Event
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2018

First Free Public Toilet Model

Government of Telangana

State recognition for pioneering the first free-to-use public toilet concept in India

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2020

Swachh Bharat Mission Pioneer

Government of India

Acknowledged for significant contributions to India's sanitation revolution under Swachh Bharat Mission

2021 • Global Recognition

UNDP Best Practice Recognition

LooCafe has been featured in the UNDP GRID Database as a global best practice in sustainable urban sanitation. This international recognition validates our model of combining commerce with sanitation to create self-sustaining public toilet infrastructure.

UNDP Featured Global Best Practice Sustainable Model
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United Nations Development Programme

GRID Database - Best Practice

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British Council

Climate Champions Programme

2019 • Innovation Collaboration

British Council Climate Champions

LooCafe collaborated with the British Council and renowned architect Anupama Kundoo on the Water Loop project, showcased at Hyderabad Design Week 2019 and later at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Denmark.

Design Innovation Water Loop International Exhibit
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Media Recognition

Featured in leading national and international publications

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2018 • Feature Article

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The Better India

2020 • Feature Story

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Deccan Chronicle

2019 • News Coverage

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Tribune India

2022 • Expansion Story

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Express Computer

2020 • Tech Feature

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Wikipedia

Ongoing • Encyclopedia Entry

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DNA India

2020 • Video Feature

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eTurboNews

2019 • Travel/Tourism

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