The Uttar Pradesh government plans to build 1,680 modern toilets for women at 640 railway stations across the state. Aparna Yadav, Vice Chairperson of the Uttar Pradesh Women’s Commission, praised this initiative as crucial for women’s health, dignity, and safety. She commended the state government and the Railway Department for prioritizing women-friendly infrastructure, especially in smaller and rural areas.
Aparna Yadav expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promoting women sensitization and emphasized the importance of separate and clean toilets for women at railway stations. She highlighted that such facilities not only ensure women’s dignity in public spaces but also contribute to their health and safety.
The initiative aims to address the long-standing issue of inadequate toilet facilities for women at railway stations in Uttar Pradesh. The project, estimated to cost around Rs 84 crore, has received in-principle approval from the Railway Board. An initial allocation of Rs 15 crore will kickstart the construction of these much-needed facilities.
The lack of proper toilets for women has been a concern raised by various stakeholders, including the Daily Passengers Association. The project targets stations across different railway zones, focusing on enhancing facilities in rural and semi-urban areas where infrastructure for women has been limited.
With the construction of these modern toilets, women passengers are expected to benefit from improved hygiene and safety standards during their travels, especially at smaller stations where facilities were previously inadequate.
