Mumbai turns red to create awareness about anemia

To mark International Women’s Day, iconic landmarks including the

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Building were lip up in red to create awareness about anemia prevention, hygiene and nutrient-rich foods. The intiative was to support the mission of

UNICEF

, Dept of Women and Child Development (DWCD) and Dept of Public Health as anemia is a key health concern among young children and women. The beautiful sight impressed many passerby, who were making a beeline for the station.

Painting iconic landmarks red
Shurti Venugopal, an office-goer shared, “Both the Chhatrapati

Shivaji Terminus

and Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Building are historical landmarks that stand tall in the heart of CST. I have seen

CST

lit up in the colours of the Indian flag for Independence Day on previous occasions, it was nice to see it lit up in red for a change. It made for an impressive sight against the Mumbai skyline.” Rohit Sharma, another passerby added, “I had come with my relatives to take some pictures at the selfie point opposite CST station. They had just arrived in the city and wanted to explore Mumbai. It was a pleasant surprise to find both these iconic landmarks coloured in red.”