New Delhi — If you’ve been doing your chai-samosa runs across Delhi University’s North Campus lately, you might’ve seen a bubblegum-pink structure that looks too Instagrammable to be a government setup. No, it’s not a pop-up from a feminist apparel brand—it’s DU’s first official “pink booth,” launched at Miranda House. It’s small, it’s political, and yes, it’s probably more significant than it looks.
Not Just Pink Paint—Here’s What’s Actually Going On
So, what’s a pink booth anyway? This new initiative by Delhi University, rolled out at Miranda House, aims to make campuses more responsive to women’s safety and health. Jointly developed with city administration and women’s welfare departments, this booth provides a go-to space for menstrual hygiene products, safety resources, and emergency assistance. It’s not just a pad vending machine under a shed—it’s an information and support hub run in collaboration with Delhi Police and social welfare officials.
You can walk in to get sanitary napkins, report street harassment (yes, that CP ke latte date can call the emergency helpline now), ask for legal guidance, or just rest for a second during a tough day. Think of it as a combined info-desk, resource center, and quiet space—for women only.
This is a pilot project for now, with more booths reportedly planned around other DU colleges if this one runs smoothly. And let’s be honest, if any campus was going to beta-test this idea, it had to be Miranda House—home of progressive inter-college debates and 7 am lectures that require Himalayan grit.
What This Means if You’re a Student Who’s Already Juggling 3 Internships
For North Campus students (and honestly, their overprotective parents), this is big. Safety isn’t just about having a Rapid Action Force van parked outside Kamla Nagar—it’s about layered accessibility. Between 75-minute sociology lectures, reaching Chandni Chowk for coaching, and trying not to miss the last Yellow Line metro at 11 pm, anything that reduces friction matters.
For example, if you’re a first-year in hostel who just started your period and forgot to pack pads during the 8 a.m. library run—you now have a solution that doesn’t involve begging the mess wali didi or making a painfully awkward Chem Lab exit.
Also, this is socially significant. 70% of menstruating people in India still use alternatives like cloth, and the stigma around discussing harassment or health issues on campus is real. This space allows for quiet, confidential help. Long-term, it could mean better mental health, better attendance, and most importantly—feeling seen.
Wait, We Didn’t Always Have This?
Funny thing is, “pink booths” aren’t new across India. Tamil Nadu and Kerala had already piloted pink police stations and resource kiosks back in 2017. Even in Delhi, some public pink toilet booths had been introduced near metro stations. But an official, welfare-oriented pink booth inside a college campus? That’s a first.
DU campuses, especially North Campus ones like Ramjas, Hindu, and Miranda, have long had activism, but infrastructure was mostly stuck in 1993. Girls’ common rooms still had broken fans and “emergency napkin boxes” that were always empty. This new intervention flips the narrative. It’s policy moving from WhatsApp forwards to a real, physical booth on a sunny lawn.
📍 Spot Check: The pink booth is located inside Miranda House campus, which is nearest to Vishwavidyalaya Metro Station. It’s about a 5-minute walk from Sudama Tea Stall (ask for the Lemon Tea, thank me later). Kamla Nagar market and Arts Faculty are within a 500-meter radius, for context.
The Final Word
This is a “Yay” from us. Not because we’re charmed by the color scheme, but because it signals thinking that’s tuned into real, daily-life needs. Students don’t need revolutionary manifestos—they need places to feel safe, feel heard, and maybe grab a pad without drama. If it works well, imagine a pink booth near LSR, JMC, even DU’s South Campus.
To everyone who says this is tokenism—baby steps matter. So, what would you want your college booth to include? Charging points? Counseling volunteers? Let us know.
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