The first She Lodge, which became fully operational in March last year, can accommodate 192 women on its premises. Since its beginning, the lodge has been fully occupied on most days. After meeting all the expenses incurred, the lodge also made a revenue of Rs 24 lakh in the first nine months of its operation. It was initially established by renovating the Libra Hotel, owned by the corporation.
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Kochi, which is literally the heart of Kerala, is home to a dynamic population, especially youth in search of jobs and other creative opportunities. So, when the need for a safe place for lone women travellers arose, the idea of a She Lodge was proposed by Cochin Corporation Mayor M. Anilkumar and Welfare Standing Committee Chairperson Sheeba Lal