Access to adequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities is crucial for maintaining the health, dignity, and well-being of students in educational institutions. Nevertheless, numerous institutions continue to face challenges related to insufficient sanitation infrastructure, which disproportionately affects female students. This study investigates the state of sanitation and hygiene facilities and examines the daily experiences of female students at Amar Singh College in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Employing a qualitative methodology, the research is based on in-depth interviews with 24 female students selected through convenience sampling. The findings indicate that inadequate access to water and sanitation, coupled with unhygienic conditions, complicates the college experience and daily activities of female students. These challenges often deter students from utilizing the available facilities and may result in health issues and discomfort, particularly during menstruation. The study underscores the necessity of enhancing sanitation infrastructure and ensuring gender-sensitive facilities within higher educational institutions. Addressing these issues is imperative for supporting the health, dignity, and academic engagement of female students.
