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Recognition

Press & Recognition

LooCafe's work in public sanitation has been recognised by industry bodies, international organisations, and government programmes across India and globally.

Awards & Accolades

A track record of recognised impact across government, industry, and civil society.

🏆 2019

CII Top 25 Most Innovative Companies

Confederation of Indian Industry

Recognised among India's top 25 most innovative companies for pioneering the self-sustaining public washroom model.

🌐 2020

UNDP Best Practice Recognition

United Nations Development Programme

Listed in the UNDP GRID global best practices database as a verified model for urban sanitation innovation.

💧 2022

WASH Stewardship Award

InkWASH

Awarded for outstanding stewardship in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene — recognising LooCafe's sustained impact in public sanitation.

2021

FICCI 50 Most Influential Under 50

Abhishek Nath — Founder

Founder Abhishek Nath named in FICCI's national list of the 50 most influential business leaders under the age of 50.

🌏 2022

Asia One 40 Under 40

Abhishek Nath — Validated by PWC

Abhishek Nath recognised in Asia One's prestigious 40 Under 40 programme, validated independently by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

🇮🇳 2019

Swachh Bharat Mission Pioneering Company

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs

Recognised by the Government of India's flagship Swachh Bharat Mission as a pioneering company in urban sanitation.

🏙️ 2020

Best Sanitation Engagement Model

Smart Cities Mission India

Awarded for the most effective community-based sanitation engagement model under the Smart Cities Mission framework.

🌟 2021

EXPO 2020 Dubai — India Pavilion Feature

Government of India

LooCafe was selected to represent India's innovation in sanitation at the EXPO 2020 Dubai India Pavilion — a showcase of the nation's top social enterprises.

🎨 2020

British Council Creative Economy Programme

British Council India

Affiliated with the British Council's creative economy and design studio programmes, recognising LooCafe's design-led approach to public infrastructure and social entrepreneurship.

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