All women workforce at Azad Nagar Metro station this Women’s Day

Selfie points and decorations to celebrate the day will also be in place at various metro stations. Pic/ Mumbai Metro One

This time, to celebrate International Women's Day, Mumbai Metro One has given the charge of Azad Nagar Metro station to women. This means all the staff on the metro station on March 8 will be female, except for men who will be in charge of frisking. Apart from this selfie points and decorations to celebrate the day will also be in place at various metro stations.

A group of women, from the Spastic society of India, will also enjoy a metro ride from Versova to Ghatkopar and back, including refreshments at Azad Nagar Metro station.

"The first commercial service of Mumbai Metro was made by a woman Train Pilot Rupali Chavan on June 8, 2014. She has also been recognized by our State Education Board with a chapter mentioning her work and experience in the Class 6 tectbook of Marathi Balbharthi. Every year, Women's Day at Mumbai Metro One is celebrated by organizing various events at stations." stated a press release.