In the railways, Rs. 1200 crore cost

The reusable pouch will have plant seeds so that the plants will grow after disposal

Railways making pocket-sized biodegradable spittoons: Vending machines to be set up at 42 stations

New Delhi: It is quite natural and common for Indian passengers to spit and spray pan and gutkha kain in a box while traveling on the train and they have no shame or regret about it. Understand

But what they don't know is that the railways spent Rs. 1200 crore and millions of gallons of water have to be used. When the Kovid-19 epidemic was at its peak, the government imposed a heavy fine for spitting in public, but the provision had no effect on the public.

However, as a solution to this problem, recyclable biodegradable spit containers of pocket size are now being developed by the railways. These spittoons will contain plant seeds and when disposed of, small plants will grow out of the seeds.

Its vending machines and kiosks will be set up at 42 stations across the country to accommodate such spout pouches. 5 to Rs. By paying up to 10, he will be able to buy a pouch.

The responsibility of making the Easy Speed ​​program a success by the Railways has been entrusted to the Western, Northern and Central Railways. These pouches will be easy to keep in the pocket and can be taken out and spit in whenever you want to spit, which will keep the compartments of the railway stations clean and tidy.