NFR Installs Women's Hygiene Vending Machines at Guwahati and Kamakhya Stations on International Women's Day

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) marked International Womens Day on 8 March with a significant initiative aimed at improving women's health, dignity and comfort in public spaces by installing multi-product women's hygiene vending machines at key rallway stations. As part of this initiative, a total of six vending machines has been installed, out of which four at Guwahati Railway Station and two at Kamakhya Railway Station, to provide easy access to essential hygiene products for women passengers.

The machines were inaugurated by Shalini Shrivastava, President, NFRWWO, in the august presence of Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, the General Manager of NFR. Guwahati and Kamakhya stations serve as Important gateways for pilgrims, tourists and thousands of women travellers every day, and the installation of these machines reflects Indian Railways commitment towards creating safe, inclusive and women-friendly travel environments.

The Initiative has been undertaken in collaboration with Sirona (leading women's intimate hygiene brand) and Priya Communication, with the objective of strengthening menstrual health and hygiene facilities for women passengers across railway premises. These advanced machines Introduce a modern, technology-enabled approach to menstrual hygiene vending in India, offering a convenient and accessible solution for women travellers. To further support women passengers, the machines provide essential hygiene products at specially discounted prices for railway travellers, ensuring affordability during travel.

NFR has also planned to expand this facility to several other stations across the Northeast in subsequent phases. This initiative underscores the belief that menstrual hygiene is a fundamental right and highlights the Importance of ensuring that women's health, dignity and access to hygiene remain a priority within public infrastructure.

By Integrating hygiene solutions into railway transit spaces, the initiative also contributes to breaking long-standing taboos surrounding menstruation and encourages open and healthy conversations about women's health. Through this collaborative effort, NFR alongwith its partners, aims to set a strong example in promoting accessible menstrual hygiene solutions while empowering women and strengthening inclusive public services.