Fund crunch stalls sanitary napkins distribution scheme
11 years ago

Fund crunch stalls sanitary napkins distribution scheme

The Hindu  

A scheme of the Rajiv Vidya Mission to distribute sanitary pads to girl children in government schools so as to improve their menstrual hygiene is now defunct due to lack of funds. Introduced in 2012 as part of the National Programme for Education of Girls at Elementary Level, the scheme aimed at distributing packets of branded sanitary napkins to adolescent girl children of classes seven and eight every month. In the academic year 2012-13, the RVM spent Rs.10 crore of Central funds to the benefit of about 10 lakh girl children in government schools across the State, officials informed. Another scheme, ‘Sabla’, of the Department of Women and Child Development also had the component of distribution of sanitary napkins, but it was later removed to avoid duplication with NRHM, NGO representatives informed.

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Distribution of reusable menstrual pads launched at KGBV
1 month ago

Distribution of reusable menstrual pads launched at KGBV

The Hindu  

Toyotsu Rare Earths India Limited, in collaboration with Rural Development Welfare Society, launched reusable menstrual sanitary pads, as part of its CSR initiative, to promote menstrual health and hygiene among adolescent girls at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya at Rambilli, in Anakapalli district, on Tuesday. B. Muralidhar Rao, Associate Vice President – HR, Toyotsu Rare Earths India Limited, unveiled a specially …

UP: Class 11 student 'punished' after requesting Sanitary Pad during exam, probe underway
1 month, 3 weeks ago

UP: Class 11 student 'punished' after requesting Sanitary Pad during exam, probe underway

India TV News  

While there is a demand to provide free Sanitary Pads to female students in school, a bizarre incident is reported from Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly where a class 11 girl was allegedly punished for asking Sanitary napkin during the exam. MoE on Sanitary Pads during board exams Last year, ahead of board exams, the Union Ministry of Education issued an advisory …

Government school in Hyderabad takes a step towards menstrual hygiene
4 months, 1 week ago

Government school in Hyderabad takes a step towards menstrual hygiene

The Hindu  

A typical morning at the Government High School in Azampura on Tuesday, turned special for students. The incinerator, part of a broader initiative called ‘Menstrual Equity,’ was set up by Hyderabad-based NGO Youngistan Foundation in collaboration with the Telangana State Innovation Cell and Corporate Social Responsibility partner Altimetrik India Private Limited. We have to break the stigma about discussing periods …

Menstrual policy for schoolgirls approved, Centre tells Supreme Court
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Menstrual policy for schoolgirls approved, Centre tells Supreme Court

India Today  

The Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court of framing the "Menstrual Hygiene Policy for School Going Girls" approved by the Union Health Ministry. The Centre previously informed the apex court that over 97.5 per cent schools in the country, including government, state-aided and private ones, provided separate toilets facilities for female students. The Centre pointed out that in West …

U.P. govt to provide sanitary pads to school girls
5 months, 3 weeks ago

U.P. govt to provide sanitary pads to school girls

Hindustan Times  

The Uttar Pradesh government has now decided to provide sanitary pads to girl students of government upper primary and composite schools to ensure their regular attendance in schools. “Most of these girl students are from rural areas and they have little knowledge about sanitary pads and their use. This step of the Yogi government is being considered a concrete initiative …

Sanitary pad supply to schools to be completed by Sept. under Suchi scheme
8 months, 1 week ago

Sanitary pad supply to schools to be completed by Sept. under Suchi scheme

The Hindu  

The distribution of sanitary pads under Suchi scheme for schoolchildren will be completed by September, while the government will look into the feasibility of distribution of menstrual cups across the State, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has said. “We have already started distribution of sanitary pads and it will be completed by September.” On the distribution of …

How young girls in rural Bihar are taking charge of their menstrual health
11 months, 3 weeks ago

How young girls in rural Bihar are taking charge of their menstrual health

Live Mint  

Growing up in Darbanga, Bihar, 17-year-old Aarti Kumari’s knowledge about menstruation was the bare minimum. “We held discussions with young girls and talked to them about the importance of using hygienic products during menstruation, how anaemia affects menstruating women and safe practices. In Bihar, more than 40% of women aged 15-19 don’t use hygiene products such as sanitary pads during …

Karnataka govt re-launches Shuchi scheme, around 19 lakh female students to be provided sanitary napkins free of cost
1 year ago

Karnataka govt re-launches Shuchi scheme, around 19 lakh female students to be provided sanitary napkins free of cost

Hindustan Times  

After being stalled for the last four years, the Karnataka Government on Wednesday re-started the Shuchi scheme for menstrual hygiene by supplying sanitary napkins to around 19 lakh adolescent girls at the school and college levels. Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said that the Shuchi scheme is important for the hygiene and health of female students. According to officials, …

Facing criticism, PMC to distribute sanitary napkins through CSR
1 year, 1 month ago

Facing criticism, PMC to distribute sanitary napkins through CSR

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: After the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party raised objection and staged agitations, the Pune Municipal Corporation has decided to cancel the tender process for purchasing sanitary napkins for girls of municipal schools and make it available under the CSR fund. After Congress and AAP raised objection and staged agitations, PMC to cancel the tender process for purchasing sanitary …

Finalise ‘optimum’ policy to distribute sanitary napkins in schools: SC
1 year, 4 months ago

Finalise ‘optimum’ policy to distribute sanitary napkins in schools: SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday gave the Centre four weeks to finalise and place on record an “optimum” menstrual hygiene policy with focus on the distribution of sanitary napkins. “The Union of India should duly consider the practices followed in these States and come out with an optimum policy to ensure that an adequate number of sanitary napkins are made …

Primary teacher initiates 'Pad Bank' to promote menstrual health in Bareilly
1 year, 7 months ago

Primary teacher initiates 'Pad Bank' to promote menstrual health in Bareilly

India Today  

Rakhi Gangwar, a primary school teacher in the Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh, has embarked on a commendable mission to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene. Her innovative approach includes the establishment of a 'pad bank' at her school, providing a vital resource for adolescent girls and women in the local village. Gangwar even financed the purchase of sanitary pads from …

Menstrual hygiene management: Govt school educators taught to make cloth sanitary pads
1 year, 9 months ago

Menstrual hygiene management: Govt school educators taught to make cloth sanitary pads

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW In a bid to make menstrual hygiene information and products more accessible and climate friendly, teachers from over 100 inter-colleges and several government secondary schools were educated on how to make cloth sanitary napkins. Under the Swachh Garima Vidyalaya scheme for secondary government schools, an MHM initiative was conducted wherein social workers, in association with UNICEF and WASH, set …

World Menstrual Hygiene Day: DU students create launch pad to spread awareness
1 year, 9 months ago

World Menstrual Hygiene Day: DU students create launch pad to spread awareness

Hindustan Times  

When youngsters get together for a cause, there’s nothing that can stop them from making the society a better place. On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, some students of Delhi University share how they are working all round the year to create awareness around menstrual health. Students of Hansraj College’s Women Development Cell have conducted sanitary napkin distribution drives at various …

Explained | Menstrual hygiene facilities in Indian schools
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained | Menstrual hygiene facilities in Indian schools

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Supreme Court on April 10 directed the Union Government to devise a uniform policy to ensure menstrual hygiene for school children. Absence of menstrual hygiene and awareness drives “period poverty” — or the lack of access to sanitary products, toilets, waste management, handwashing facilities and menstrual hygiene education — globally. The “Menstrual Hygiene Scheme” provides …

SC asks Centre to frame ‘uniform national policy’ to provide sanitary pads for girls in schools in India
1 year, 11 months ago

SC asks Centre to frame ‘uniform national policy’ to provide sanitary pads for girls in schools in India

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on April 10 said a “uniform national policy” may be framed by the Centre in consultation with States and Union Territories to ensure menstrual hygiene by providing sanitary pads, vending and disposal mechanisms and exclusive washrooms for girl students in schools. “It is appropriate if the Union of India deals with the States and Union Territories to …

Maharashtra to provide subsidised sanitary napkins to girl students, women from SHGs: Minister
2 years ago

Maharashtra to provide subsidised sanitary napkins to girl students, women from SHGs: Minister

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra government will roll out a scheme within a month to provide sanitary napkins at a subsidised rate to school girls and women from self-help groups, Rural Development Minister Girish Mahajan told the assembly on Friday. Responding to Bharatiya Janata Party legislator Namita Mundada during the question hour, Mr. Mahajan said the government is considering fixing the price of …

With 'Suvidha Sarthi', Govt to Give Free Sanitary Napkins to Higher Secondary School Girls​ - News18
2 years, 4 months ago

With 'Suvidha Sarthi', Govt to Give Free Sanitary Napkins to Higher Secondary School Girls​ - News18

News 18  

The Narendra Modi government is all set to launch a new scheme — ‘Suvidha Sarthi’ — for the free distribution of sanitary napkins to higher secondary girls in schools, News18.com has learnt. According to the letter written by Ravi Dadhich, chief executive officer of the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Bureau of India — a registered society set up under the …

Sanitary pad manufacturer offers year-long supply to Bihar girl who got ‘condom’ reply from IAS officer
2 years, 5 months ago

Sanitary pad manufacturer offers year-long supply to Bihar girl who got ‘condom’ reply from IAS officer

Hindustan Times  

The Bihar girl, who was rebuked by an IAS officer after she asked for affordable sanitary pads at a workshop aimed at “enhancing the value of girls”, has been given an offer of year-long supplies by an Indian manufacturing company. The incident occurred in Patna on Tuesday where IAS officer Harjot Kaur Bhamra publicly ridiculed the young girl after she …

Politicians Give Gifts for Votes, Why Not Sanitary Pads, Says Bihar Girl to News18 on Row with IAS Officer
2 years, 5 months ago

Politicians Give Gifts for Votes, Why Not Sanitary Pads, Says Bihar Girl to News18 on Row with IAS Officer

News 18  

If politicians can spend lakhs and crores on gifts and freebies for people’s votes, why can’t an essential item like a sanitary napkin be given for free, asked Bihar school student Riya Kumari in an exclusive conversation with CNN-News18 on Thursday. The population is high here, so it’s very difficult for people to spend on sanitary pads,” said Riya. The …

Rajasthan allots ₹200 crore for free sanitary napkins to women, girls
2 years, 6 months ago

Rajasthan allots ₹200 crore for free sanitary napkins to women, girls

The Hindu  

The Rajasthan government has made a provision of ₹200 crore in the 2022-23 budget to provide free sanitary napkins to women and girls, State minister Mamta Bhupesh said on Friday. There has been no change in the size of free sanitary napkins being given to women and girls in rural areas, she said. Supply orders have been issued to provide …

32% of girls ‘cannot access period products at school’ despite Government schemes
2 years, 7 months ago

32% of girls ‘cannot access period products at school’ despite Government schemes

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Almost a third of girls and young women in the …

High Court Directs Delhi Govt To Ensure Uninterrupted Supply Of Sanitary Napkins In Govt Schools
2 years, 8 months ago

High Court Directs Delhi Govt To Ensure Uninterrupted Supply Of Sanitary Napkins In Govt Schools

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Delhi Government to ensure that there is uninterrupted supply of sanitary napkins to the girl students in government-aided schools under its Kishori Yojana. A division bench comprising of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad disposed of a public interest litigation preferred by NGO Social Jurist through Advocates. A division …

Delhi HC seeks answer on stopping sanitary napkin supply to girl students
2 years, 10 months ago

Delhi HC seeks answer on stopping sanitary napkin supply to girl students

India Today  

The Delhi High Court on Monday sought a response from the Delhi government on public interest litigation seeking forthwith restoration of a sanitary napkin facility for girl students in all government schools and said that the mere absence of a running contract is not good enough to discontinue a social measure. DELHI GOVERNMENT SCHOOLS GIRL STUDENTS DO NOT GET SANITARY …

Mere Absence Of A Running Contract Not Sufficient To Discontinue Social Measures: Delhi HC In Plea For Restoration Of Sanitary Napkin Facility In Govt Schools
2 years, 10 months ago

Mere Absence Of A Running Contract Not Sufficient To Discontinue Social Measures: Delhi HC In Plea For Restoration Of Sanitary Napkin Facility In Govt Schools

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday expressed displeasure over Delhi government for discontinuing distribution of sanitary napkins to girl students of government and government-aided schools under its Kishori Yojana. The facility has been disrupted since January 2021, due to expiry of contract with the esrtwhile service provider.Stating that such discontinuation is causing problem to girl students,. Stating that such discontinuation …

Special Story: Discontinuation of free distribution of sanitary napkins at schools taking a toll on girls’ health, educa
3 years, 1 month ago

Special Story: Discontinuation of free distribution of sanitary napkins at schools taking a toll on girls’ health, educa

The Hindu  

It has been about two years since the free distribution of sanitary napkins to adolescent girls under the Shuchi Scheme, a menstrual hygiene programme covering around 17 lakh girls studying at government schools in the State, was abruptly stopped. Vittal Vaggan, a Dalit writer and teacher at Taj Sultanpur High School, said that many girls simply skip classes during their …

Rs 47 Crores Budget Approved For SUCHI Scheme To Provide Sanitary Napkins For School Girls, State Tells Karnataka High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

Rs 47 Crores Budget Approved For SUCHI Scheme To Provide Sanitary Napkins For School Girls, State Tells Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Commissioner of Health and Family welfare service, Dr. K V Thrilok Chandra, appeared before the Karnataka High Court on Thursday and informed the court that the department is interested in implementing the SUCHI scheme in right earnest. Pursuant to the order, the Commissioner appeared before the court and informed that, "Finance department has already approved the budget of Rs …

Karnataka High Court Summons Health Commissioner Over Non-Implementation Of SUCHI Scheme For Supply Of Sanitary Napkins To School Girls
3 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka High Court Summons Health Commissioner Over Non-Implementation Of SUCHI Scheme For Supply Of Sanitary Napkins To School Girls

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday directed the Commissioner of Health and Family wWelfare services to personally remain present before the court on August 5 and place on record the progress that has been made in the implementation of SUCHI scheme. You had said even if schools are closed the adolescent girls who don't come to school will be distributed …

State Cannot Ignore Distribution Of Sanitary Napkins To Adolescent School Going Girls During Second Wave Of Covid-19 : Karnataka HC
3 years, 9 months ago

State Cannot Ignore Distribution Of Sanitary Napkins To Adolescent School Going Girls During Second Wave Of Covid-19 : Karnataka HC

Live Law  

Observing that the "We appreciate that the State health department is focussing its attention on various aspects of Covid-19. However, we do not think that SUCHI scheme could be ignored as such," the Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the State government to ensure that all efforts are made for proper implementation of the scheme.A division bench of Justice B …

Udaan Scheme: Punjab to provide sanitary pads worth Rs 40.55 crore
3 years, 9 months ago

Udaan Scheme: Punjab to provide sanitary pads worth Rs 40.55 crore

India TV News  

Punjab Social Security Minister Aruna Chaudhary on Friday launched the women-empowerment oriented 'Udaan Scheme' on the occasion of International Menstrual Hygiene Day, under which sanitary pads of Rs 40.55 crore would be distributed free of cost annually to needy women and girls. Addressing the virtual launch ceremony, which was live telecasted at 1,500 locations, Chaudhary said the main objective of …

Karnataka High Court Directs State To Implement Scheme For Providing Sanitary Napkins To Adolescent School Girls
3 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka High Court Directs State To Implement Scheme For Providing Sanitary Napkins To Adolescent School Girls

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has directed the State Government to strictly abide by the time schedule it has enunciated for procurement of sanitary napkins/pads, for the year 2021-22, under the Shuchi Scheme. Under the scheme sanitary napkins are distributed to adolescent girls studying in schools and staying in hostels between the age group of 10 to 19 years. The bench …

Tripura Approves Proposal to Provide Free Sanitary Napkins to 1.68 Lakh Schoolgirls
4 years, 2 months ago

Tripura Approves Proposal to Provide Free Sanitary Napkins to 1.68 Lakh Schoolgirls

News 18  

The Tripura government has decided to provide free sanitary napkins to 1.68 lakh girls studying in classes between VI and XII to encourage hygienic practices, a minister said on Thursday. The government will spend Rs 1.86 crore annually for the programme under the ‘Kishori Suchita Abhyjan’, he said. “We have decided to provide free sanitary napkins to girls from class …

Haryana education dept to provide sanitary pads to students
4 years, 5 months ago

Haryana education dept to provide sanitary pads to students

Hindustan Times  

In an initiative aimed at raising awareness about menstrual health and hygiene, the state education department has decided to provide sanitary pads to female students of classes 6 to 12 on a monthly basis. HT Image In a letter addressed to district education officers on Monday, the directorate of school education asked schools to make arrangements for the supply of …

Period Poverty: Many schools still 'not aware' they can order free tampons and pads for pupils, charity says
4 years, 6 months ago

Period Poverty: Many schools still 'not aware' they can order free tampons and pads for pupils, charity says

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Many schools and colleges are still unaware that they can access free …

Women and Girls Below Poverty Line in Haryana to Soon Receive Free Sanitary Napkins
4 years, 7 months ago

Women and Girls Below Poverty Line in Haryana to Soon Receive Free Sanitary Napkins

News 18  

The Haryana government will launch a scheme to give a packet of free sanitary napkins to about 22.50 lakh women and girls below the poverty line every month for a year, Women and Child Development Minister Kamlesh Dhanda said on Monday. A scheme will also be started to provide fortified flavoured skimmed milk powder under the 'Mukhya Mantri Doodh Uphar …

Maintaining menstrual hygiene in times of Covid-19
4 years, 9 months ago

Maintaining menstrual hygiene in times of Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

Even though the lockdown is lifted, many have lost their livelihood and are barely able to make ends meet. NGOs are not only providing women with sanitary pads, but are also training them to make their own pads And Pushpa Bhau Khokane from Belaj in Maharashtra feels empowered, too. When we produce them, we help other women and also earn …

Gurugram teens help migrant women keep menstrual hygiene amid Covid-19 pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Gurugram teens help migrant women keep menstrual hygiene amid Covid-19 pandemic

Hindustan Times  

Zoya, Ishaan, Zaara, Tanya, Sana, Arjun and Aryaman — these 13-15 year olds are no ordinary kids. Zoya Sethi describes the initiative as an “effort to uphold dignity and comfort of migrant women who are making an arduous journey home, on foot.” Seven teenagers in Gurugram are providing sanitary napkins to migrant women with help of an NGO. “Many, we …

COVID Lockdown: Girls From Rural Areas Struggle for Sanitary Pads
4 years, 11 months ago

COVID Lockdown: Girls From Rural Areas Struggle for Sanitary Pads

The Quint  

Kumari, who studies at a government school in Haryana’s Kurkshetra, said, “The entire focus has been shifted to distribution of masks and sanitisers and nobody is talking about these basics. Geeta, a Class 7 student from Alwar in Rajasthan, said, “Even if we get the money to buy it, it is so difficult to step out for women, especially during …

Lockdown hits school girls' access to sanitary pads: Officials
4 years, 11 months ago

Lockdown hits school girls' access to sanitary pads: Officials

India Today  

The aim to ensure menstrual hygiene, especially among school girls in remote areas of Rajasthan, has hit a roadblock due to the lockdown amid the Covid-19 pandemic, said officials on Saturday. The Rajasthan State Child Rights Commission has initiated an inquiry into the matter after the issue was raised by various stakeholders that sanitary pads were not available to girls …

‘I wish I was a boy’: The Kenyan girls fighting period poverty
5 years, 1 month ago

‘I wish I was a boy’: The Kenyan girls fighting period poverty

Al Jazeera  

In Kenya, one million girls miss school each month because they cannot afford sanitary pads, while some share used ones. Some of my classmates get their periods in class and the boys mock them, which is a reason some students do not attend class during this time.” Lack of sanitary pads has led to an estimated one million girls missing …

Fighting shame and challenges of menstruation in isolated Australian communities
5 years, 1 month ago

Fighting shame and challenges of menstruation in isolated Australian communities

ABC  

Many women and girls would be familiar with their monthly cycle, but for many Indigenous girls living remotely in outback Australia the conversation is complex. Key points: Indigenous girls and women face extra challenges during menstruation, including access to affordable products and functioning bathrooms Central Australian Youth Link Up Service provides a tailor-made menstrual hygiene guide to help young women …

Sanitary napkin machine installed at Gujarat's Sabarmati jail
5 years, 5 months ago

Sanitary napkin machine installed at Gujarat's Sabarmati jail

India TV News  

The state and national legal services authorities jointly installed a sanitary napkin vending machine and an incinerator in the women's wing of Sabarmati Central Jail in Gujarat's Ahmedabad. The vending machine, set up by the National Legal Services Authority, the Gujarat State Legal Services Authority and Sabarmati Jail officials, will benefit 124 women inmates, a release said. The state government …

Nuh schools, colleges to get napkin vending machines
5 years, 8 months ago

Nuh schools, colleges to get napkin vending machines

The Hindu  

Over 400 sanitary napkin vending machines will be installed at schools, colleges, Industrial Training Institutes and hospitals across Nuh to promote menstrual hygiene under the Centre’s Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin. Mr. Hooda held a meeting on Tuesday where he directed health and education department officials to provide details on the number of machines required. He directed the education department officials to …

This pilot project will make 12,000 Telangana students aware about menstrual hygiene
5 years, 8 months ago

This pilot project will make 12,000 Telangana students aware about menstrual hygiene

India Today  

The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj has announced a collaboration with public sector enterprise Bharat Dynamics Limited on a pilot project to create awareness on menstruation and menstrual hygiene among children at government schools in Telangana. About the pilot project: The pilot project will benefit over 11,516 girl students enrolled in 75 government schools in five mandals …

Another Delhi school gets sanitary pad vending machine, here are others that have it
6 years, 7 months ago

Another Delhi school gets sanitary pad vending machine, here are others that have it

India Today  

With the news of girls finally having no GST on their periods comes another good initiative in the national capital city of India. While many schools have already got sanitary pad vending machines, another one adds to the list. National Commission for Women's letter to Javadekar about these machines On May 28, the National Commission for Women wrote a letter …

Government launches biodegradable sanitary napkins at just Rs 2.5 per pad
6 years, 8 months ago

Government launches biodegradable sanitary napkins at just Rs 2.5 per pad

India Today  

The government on June 6 launched affordable biodegradable sanitary napkins, priced at Rs 2.50 per pad, to be sold under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana across the country. The Suvidha Oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins would be retailed through more than 3,600 Jan Aushadhi stores in 33 states and UTs across the country. Quick facts about the use of sanitary napkins …

Centre's menstrual hygiene drive increases sanitary napkin use, but shoddy quality of product, other problems reduce impact
6 years, 8 months ago

Centre's menstrual hygiene drive increases sanitary napkin use, but shoddy quality of product, other problems reduce impact

Firstpost  

The use of sanitary napkins has increased driven by a central government drive to promote menstrual hygiene, but the scheme suffers from multiple problems By Sravan Pallapothu Mumbai: The use of sanitary napkins has increased from 50.7 percent to 54 percent between 2014 and 2015, driven by a government scheme to promote menstrual hygiene. But the scheme suffers from multiple …

Is India suffering from ‘period poverty’?
6 years, 9 months ago

Is India suffering from ‘period poverty’?

The Hindu  

A new report published by UNICEF and WaterAid found that more than a third of girls in South Asia miss school during their periods, mainly due to lack of access to toilets and pads in schools and no proper education about menstruation. ‘Period poverty’ is the term used when there is a lack of sanitary products, and other essentials like …

Is menstrual hygiene the new #SwachhBharat?
6 years, 10 months ago

Is menstrual hygiene the new #SwachhBharat?

Live Mint  

Mumbai: If the first two years of the NDA government were all about its flagship Swachh Bharat programme, the focus seems to have shifted in recent months toward menstrual hygiene management. In the lead-up to World Menstrual Awareness Day on 28 May, minister of electronics and information technology Ravi Shankar Prasad tweeted a photo of himself on 20 May at …

Cycles in nature, are natural
6 years, 11 months ago

Cycles in nature, are natural

The Hindu  

Birthdays, meant to mark the gift of life on the planet, are celebrated in myriad ways often leading into the spectrum of hedonism. It kicked off her campaign on menstruation hygiene that has so far included the distribution of a year’s supply of sanitary napkins as well as a workshop on the subject for underprivileged girls at Thayi Mane, a …

Punjab Budget 2018 allocates 10 crore to provide free sanitary napkins to girls in government schools
7 years ago

Punjab Budget 2018 allocates 10 crore to provide free sanitary napkins to girls in government schools

India Today  

In a bid to promote menstrual hygiene and reduce the dropout rate of female students, the Punjab government on Saturday granted Rs 10 crores for providing free sanitary napkins to all girls from Class 6 to 12 in government schools. Earlier budget allocations for sanitary napkins This is not the first time that Punjab government has talked about menstruation and …

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