Gangtok, July 8 -- The Sikkim government has introduced breastfeeding pods across several districts, offering women clean and secure spaces to feed their babies in busy public areas.

The Women, Child, Senior Citizens & Persons with Disabilities Welfare and Development Department has already installed six pods in major market areas across five districts, with plans to expand the initiative to the remaining district headquarters.

An additional pod operated by the Gangtok district administration is also functional at the bustling MG Marg area.

The latest facility was inaugurated on July 3 at Pakyong Bazar, drawing a positive response from women in the area. "Pods are now operational in Gangtok, Mangan, Namchi, Soreng, Rangpo, and Pakyong,...