The scheme will see low-cost sanitary pads available at Anganwadi centres in four districts in the state
The state Public Works Department has identified 160 locations where 400 toilets equipped with sanitary napkin vending machines and incinerator will be constructed
UNICEF recognises that menstrual hygiene is fundamental to the dignity and well-being of women and girls and every woman has a right to basic hygiene and...
In its letter, the National Commission for Women said that about 23% of girls miss school or drop out of school due to non-availability of hygienic...
With awareness and education as their tool, this Mumbai based organisation led by Deane de Menezes is working towards improving the state of menstrual hygiene in...
First Period - a short film that talks about menstruation from an interesting, unique and new perspective
The national educational curriculum focuses on practical and biological aspects of menstruation and personal hygiene rather than Menstrual Hygiene Management pointed out a WaterAid-UNICEF global report
In India, 23 million girls drop out of school early when they start menstruating and many of them end up facing acute health problems
Apart from sanitary pad vending machines Chandigarh Airport has installed incinerators to ensure proper disposal of sanitary waste
The women inmates are making 1 lakh biodegradable sanitary pads in a month and a pack of eight sanitary pads costs Rs. 20
After helping India break the silence around menstruation through HIS movie PadMan, actor Akshay Kumar is taking on a new initiative that will aim to bridge...
Manal and Lakshit from Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts, Pune, have joined hands to provide eco-friendly sanitary napkins to women and girls