In a big move to improve the lives of women in Mumbai, the city has launched its very first mobile bathroom for women in Kandivali East. And trust us, this isn’t just another “facility” it’s a complete game-changer for women living in areas where proper hygiene is often a distant dream.
The initiative, which has been the brainchild of Cabinet Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, was launched with a lot of excitement and pride. Minister Lodha, speaking at the event, said, “This mobile bathroom is about more than just taking a bath. It’s about giving women a space where they can feel clean, safe, and respected. For us, this is all about dignity.”
In a city like Mumbai, where space is a luxury and clean public facilities are rare, this mobile unit promises to bring relief to hundreds of women in slum areas who otherwise don’t have access to proper bathrooms. The mobile bathroom is designed like a bus, equipped with five fully functioning bathrooms that have showers, basins, and even dryers for clothes. And with a water storage capacity of 2,100 litres, it’s ready to serve a lot of women every day.
“This project is not just about cleanliness; it’s about empowering women,” Lodha said, reflecting on how this initiative is a step closer to Prime Minister Modi’s vision of Swachh Bharat (Clean India).
The bus, running for 12 hours daily, will be stationed in areas where women usually face trouble finding clean and safe places to bathe. In a city where women’s safety and hygiene are often compromised, this facility gives them a private, secure space to maintain their hygiene without fear or embarrassment.
What’s even better is that this mobile bathroom isn’t just about having a shower. The bus has two dryers for women to dry their clothes after a bath, ensuring they leave feeling fresh and comfortable. And to keep things in check, female staff members will be on-site to manage the flow and ensure everyone gets their fair share of time.
MLA Atul Bhatkhalkar, who has supported this initiative, was also present at the event, sharing how this is just the beginning. “We want to expand this idea and reach more areas of the city, making sure no woman is left behind when it comes to basic hygiene,” he said.
It’s all about creating a safer, cleaner, and more dignified environment for women in Mumbai. The team behind the project believes this could be a model for other cities to follow, ensuring that every woman has access to what they need to feel clean and respected.
So, whether you’re a woman living in a slum or simply someone who knows the value of a clean, safe space, this mobile bathroom initiative is a big step in making Mumbai a more inclusive city. And who knows soon enough, it might not just be a Mumbai thing, but something we’ll see across other Indian cities as well!
