India, Sept. 16 -- The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) on Tuesday signed an MoU with Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd to set up 125 "Hirkani Kaksha" lactation pods at ST stands across Maharashtra, providing breastfeeding mothers with private spaces to care for their infants. The facilities will be funded through the private firm's corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, with 50 pods planned in 2026-27, 50 in 2027-28 and 25 in 2028-29.

As per the information given by the public transport utility, the prefabricated lactation pods will measure around 3m by 3m and will be equipped with furniture, fixtures and other equipment. MSRTC will provide around 5m by 5m space for the pods, along with electricity and water ...