Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha about how often the passengers’ blankets are cleaned. This response addressed Congress MP Kuldeep Indora’s inquiry about the hygiene standards of bedding for passengers.

The minister's remarks followed a query from Congress MP Kuldeep Indora, who questioned whether the monthly washing frequency of the blankets met basic hygiene standards

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"The blankets used in Indian Railways, as per current specifications, are lighter, easy to wash and provide good insulation to passengers for an overall comfortable journey experience,” Vaishnaw said.

Ashwini Vaishnaw gave out the information in response to a question raised by Congress MP Kuldeep Indora's question

Have you ever wondered how often Indian Railways cleans these blankets? Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed the answer in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Responding to a question in Lok Sabha, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that blankets used in trains are washed at least once a month and an additional bedsheet is provided in the bedroll kit for its use as a blanket cover.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw assured Lok Sabha that train blankets are washed monthly and bedroll kits now include an extra sheet as a quilt cover. He highlighted initiatives like new linen with better specifications,