Want condoms too?: Bihar Women Development Corporation chief on schoolgirl's request for sanitary pads; WATCH
2 years, 5 months ago

Want condoms too?: Bihar Women Development Corporation chief on schoolgirl's request for sanitary pads; WATCH

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When the teen retorted that it’s the people who elect the government, Kaur advised her ’not to vote and become Pakistan' New Delhi: In a shameful incident from Patna, the managing director of the Bihar Women Development Corporation asked a schoolgirl if “she wants condoms too” after the student made a request for affordable sanitary pads. IAS officer Harjot Kaur who heads the body said, “Tomorrow you will ask the government for jeans and later beautiful jeans.” “In the end, you will ask the government for family planning methods and free condoms too,” she added. अब नितिश-तेजस्वि सरकार के IAS से मिलिए। हरजोत कौर बिहार की बेटियों को सानिटरी नैपकिन माँगने पर पाकिस्तान भेजेंगी। pic.twitter.com/VjVv0EF0AP — Dr. Amrita Rathod BJP September 28, 2022 The incident happened during an interaction between the officer and schoolgirls at a workshop on ‘Sashakt Beti, Samriddh Bihar’, NDTV reported. When the girl who hailed from a slum retorted that it’s the people who elect the government, Kaur advised the student “not to vote.” “Don’t vote.

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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 …

'Want To Talk to Nitish ji': Bihar Teen Who Asked for Subsidised Sanitary Pads
2 years, 5 months ago

'Want To Talk to Nitish ji': Bihar Teen Who Asked for Subsidised Sanitary Pads

The Quint  

Riya Kumari has her hands full at the moment. Her phone has been buzzing constantly, and her neighbours and friends – not to mention media persons – have lined up outside her house in Patna's Kamla Nehru Nagar colony in Bihar, hoping to talk to her for a few minutes. The 20-year-old took the internet by storm recently after she …

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 …

‘Free condoms too?’: Indian official mocks schoolgirl for requesting sanitary pads
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Free condoms too?’: Indian official mocks schoolgirl for requesting sanitary pads

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A civil servant in India's …

Next, you’ll ask for condoms: Bihar IAS officer Harjot Kaur tells students requesting affordable sanitary pads
2 years, 5 months ago

Next, you’ll ask for condoms: Bihar IAS officer Harjot Kaur tells students requesting affordable sanitary pads

Op India  

On Tuesday, the managing director of the Bihar Women Development Corporation, IAS Harjot Kaur Bhamra sparked outrage after giving a shocking response to a school girl who asked if they can be provided with sanitary pads at Rs. To this question, IAS officer Harjot Kaur said, “Is there any end to the demands? Bihar BJP secretary Amrita Rathod slammed the …

Bihar officer condom remark: NCW takes cognisance, seeks written explanation from IAS Bhamra
2 years, 5 months ago

Bihar officer condom remark: NCW takes cognisance, seeks written explanation from IAS Bhamra

Firstpost  

A day after managing director of the Bihar Women Development Corporation asked a schoolgirl if “she wants condoms too” after the student requested for affordable sanitary pads, the NCW on Thursday took cognisance of the incident and condemned the “insensitive attitude” of the officer. New Delhi: A day after managing director of the Bihar Women Development Corporation asked a schoolgirl …

Row over 'condom remark': Bihar CM Nitish upset with IAS officer's comment; hints at possible action
2 years, 5 months ago

Row over 'condom remark': Bihar CM Nitish upset with IAS officer's comment; hints at possible action

India TV News  

Row over condom remark: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday hinted that action may be taken against senior woman IAS officer Harjot Kaur Bumrah whose indiscretion during a recent interaction with school girls has caused a major embarrassment for his government. Bumrah is an Additional Chief Secretary rank officer who also heads the state's women's and child development commission. …

‘Next, you’ll want condoms’: Bihar officer to student's plea on sanitary pads
2 years, 5 months ago

‘Next, you’ll want condoms’: Bihar officer to student's plea on sanitary pads

Hindustan Times  

A senior official in Bihar’s women development department has sparked a controversy after snapping back at a school girl who asked if they can be provided with sanitary napkins at a cost of ₹20-30. Harjot Kaur Bhamra heads the state's Women and Child Development Corporation, which organised the function on Tuesday in partnership with Unicef and other organisations. The managing …

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 …

Punjab government announces free sanitary pads for girls in high schools and colleges
4 years, 2 months ago

Punjab government announces free sanitary pads for girls in high schools and colleges

India Today  

The Punjab Chief Minister, Captian Amarinder Singh, has announced that the government will distribute free sanitary pads for girls in high schools and colleges on Thursday. The media advisor of the CM, Raveen Thukral, took to his Twitter handle and tweeted: Punjab CM @capt_amarinder announces free sanitary pads for girl students of high schools & colleges during launch of slew …

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 …

Despite allocation of Rs. 16 crores, Kejriwal govt fails to distribute sanitary napkins in schools for 2 years
7 years, 1 month ago

Despite allocation of Rs. 16 crores, Kejriwal govt fails to distribute sanitary napkins in schools for 2 years

Op India  

To promote menstrual hygiene amongst adolescent school girls, in 2011, Sheila Dikshit led Delhi Government started the Kishori Yojana, which provided free sanitary napkins to girls. This comes as a shock at a time when Delhi government has not only not clarified that the scheme is suspended, they are actually taking credit for promoting female menstrual hygiene through this scheme. …

In a novel move, Bihar provides free sanitary napkins to girls in government schools
9 years, 3 months ago

In a novel move, Bihar provides free sanitary napkins to girls in government schools

Firstpost  

Bihar government has started providing free sanitary napkins to adolescent girl students in government schools to help them maintain hygiene. Patna: Bihar government has started providing free sanitary napkins to adolescent girl students in government schools to help them maintain hygiene. State Education minister Ashok Choudhary told reporters that school girls from class VIII to X have been provided Rs …

Uttar Pradesh govt school girls to get free sanitary pads
9 years, 5 months ago

Uttar Pradesh govt school girls to get free sanitary pads

India TV News  

Lucknow: In a laudable move, the Uttar Pradesh government will soon provide free sanitary napkins to reduce the absenteeism of girls in schools during their periods, an official said, adding the move follows growing concerns over personal hygiene of girls attaining puberty. Nodal teachers will be appointed by the education department to distribute sanitary napkins and give related information in …

Nitish slams Modi, Cong at Sankalp rally
11 years, 1 month ago

Nitish slams Modi, Cong at Sankalp rally

Hindustan Times  

A combative Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar fired from the hips on Sunday, mocking Narendra Modi and revealing new details of his break-up with the BJP, besides rubbishing the Congress as a "sinking ship". Speaking at the 12th and final Sankalp rally on the outskirts of the state capital, Kumar warned the people to be careful of "rumour masters" and …

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