Sanitary pad dispenser installed in Rajdhani Express

DN Bureau

On the occasion of International Women's Day on Thursday, for the first time in the country a sanitary pad dispensing machine was installed in a coach of Mumbai-New Delhi Rajdhani Express.

Mumbai-New Delhi Rajdhani Express
Mumbai-New Delhi Rajdhani Express


Mumbai: On the occasion of International Women's Day on Thursday, for the first time in the country a sanitary pad dispensing machine was installed in a coach of Mumbai-New Delhi Rajdhani Express.

Western Railways Chief Spokesperson Ravinder Bhakar said it has been installed on a trial basis and the move would be extended to other trains as well.

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"This is the first train in India in which a sanitary pad dispensation machine has been installed. It is useful for women passengers in long-distance train journeys. We will extend this plan in other trains as well," Bhakar said.

The decision has been well received by the women passengers too.

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"It is very useful and a well-thought decision by Railways. We can get a sanitary pad at the cost of Rs 5," one of the passengers said. (ANI)










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