Jagannath Temple Sets Up First Breastfeeding Room for Devotee Mothers

BHUBANESWAR: In an important step to make religious areas more inclusive and family -friendly, Odisha established the first special breastfeeding room for mothers who visited the temples with infants.

The new installation can host up to four mothers at a time and are equipped with comfortable sitting and privacy arrangements. Two female temples (Jagannath Temple Police Staff) were deployed to help mothers and provide trouble -free functionality.

With thousands of dedications that have taken the throne of the 12th century temple every day, many women have long struggled to find a safe and honorable space to feed their children. The temple administration, which responds to this long -standing demand, created the facility near the temple complex to provide comfort and comfort for nursing mothers.

In case of emergency, a medical team was also deployed to provide immediate help.

Puri Collector and Sjta Chief Manager Dibya Jyyi Parida said, ik We set a suitable area for a long time. We set an appropriate area and established the room with all basic facilities. Volunteers and doctors will be ready to expand the help when necessary. ”

The movement was welcomed by the social activists, who saw the temple as a progressive step in increasing the accessibility of small -child families. Many praised Sjta for dealing with a need that is often overlooked in public and religious areas.

The initiative is also compatible with wider efforts throughout the country to make public institutions from airports to railway stations and now places of worship.