In a novel way to promote contraception for safe sex, Kerala-based HLL Lifecare Ltd has launched multipurpose condom vending machines at the metro stations in Delhi.
The PSU of Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has associated with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to set these vending machines, which will make available male and female condoms, an HLL release said here today.
All one has to do is to insert coins or currency notes in the slots of the vending machines and out come the contraceptives of one's choice.
In addition to condoms, the machines will also provide an array of HLL's healthcare products, like sanitary napkins, oral contraceptive pills, deodorants and Ayurvedic products, including joint pain cream and hair oils.
The first multipurpose vending machine was inaugurated by Lov Verma, Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, at Central Secretariat Metro Station at a function.
M Ayyappan, Chairman and Managing Director of HLL, and Gautam Guha, Addl Secretary and Financial Adviser, Ministry of Health, were also present.
Ayyappan said HLL would, in the first phase, install 25 vending machines at 21 metro stations.
