Archive · 30 May 2025
KMC Opens First Women and Childcare Facility in Kolkata
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has opened its first facility for women and childcare.
It's like a special place for women, especially working moms, to take care of themselves and their babies.
The facility is free and includes space for nursing and washrooms.
The government paid for it, and KMC plans to build many more of these across the city.
Even though finding land is tricky, they are committed to expanding this service to all wards.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has launched a women and childcare facility.
The facility is located on Freeschool Street and is 450 sqft.
The project was funded by the state government, costing Rs 22 lakh.
The facility provides washrooms and space for nursing infants.
KMC plans to build more facilities in all 144 wards.
- Who
- Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC).
- What
- KMC has opened a women and childcare facility.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned.
- Where
- Freeschool Street, Kolkata.
- Why
- To provide working women with a space for childcare and personal needs.
- Facility Purpose
- Women & Childcare
- Location
- Freeschool Street, Kolkata
- Funding Source
- State Government
- Cost
- Rs 22 lakh
- Size
- 450 sqft
- Accessibility
- Free to public
- Future Plans
- 20+ more facilities planned