Cubicles to breastfeed infants at all UP bus stations soon

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Press Trust of India Lucknow
Last Updated : Aug 25 2019 | 4:55 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) will set up baby-feeding cubicles at all bus stations of the state in a phased manner, an official said on Sunday.

The step is aimed towards making the state's bus stations "lactating mother and newborn baby friendly", the official added.

In a statement, UPSRTC Managing Director Raj Shekhar said: "The need and requirement was very much felt by the UPSRTC in last few years. Now looking into the importance and the requirement of this, the UPSRTC board has approved the project of setting up of Breast-Feeding Cubicles/Kiosks (Baby Feeding Cubicles) in each bus station of UPSRTC."

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First Published: Aug 25 2019 | 4:55 PM IST

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