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This Independence Day, Here’s How To Free India From Unsafe Menstrual Hygiene Practices

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Written By: Gopi Karelia | Edited By: Sonia Bhaskar
August 13, 2018
Have a safe period and learn menstrual hygiene management with these simple tips
Independence Day Menstrual Hygiene
From changing sanitary napkins frequently, taking baths regularly to disposing of menstrual waste properly, here are a few simple steps women can follow every month to lead a healthy life ...
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Akshay Kumar, Twinkle Khanna, Real Life PadMan Among Those Who Welcome GST Exemption On Sanitary Pads

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Written By: Karanvir Singh | Edited By: Sonia Bhaskar
July 22, 2018
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Goods and Services Tax (GST) Menstrual Hygiene News
GST Council's decision to exempt sanitary pads from the tax of 12 percent has been welcomed by everyone from ordinary citizens, politicians to celebrities. ...
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GST Council Meet: Congratulations Women! Sanitary Pads Are Now Exempt From GST But There Are Other Challenges

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Edited By: Sonia Bhaskar
July 21, 2018
Congratulations Women! Sanitary Napkins Now Exempted From GST
Goods and Services Tax (GST) Menstrual Hygiene News
Under GST or Goods and Services Tax, sanitary napkins were taxed at 12 per cent which had a direct bearing on the cost of the pads and kept it out of reach of many ...
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Menstrual Hygiene Day: Uttarakhand’s Sanitary Napkin Scheme Will Provide Low-Cost Sanitary Pads In Four Districts Across The State

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Written By: Saptarshi Dutta
May 29, 2018
Uttarakhand Women and Child Development Minister Rekha Arya launched the Sanitary Napkin Scheme
Menstrual Hygiene News Uttarakhand
The scheme will see low-cost sanitary pads available at Anganwadi centres in four districts in the state ...
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National Commission for Women Asks Centre To Consider Installing Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines In Schools, Colleges

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PTI
May 29, 2018
Maharashtra Should Consider Lowering The Costs Of Sanitary Napkins High Court Tells The Government
Menstrual Hygiene News
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 sanitary products inside the educational institutions ...
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On Menstrual Hygiene Day, Twinkle Khanna Unveils A Short Film ‘First Period’ With A Twist

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Written By: Anisha Bhatia
May 28, 2018
On Menstrual Hygiene Day, Twinkle Khanna Unveils A Short Film ‘First Period’ With A Twist
Menstrual Hygiene News
First Period - a short film that talks about menstruation from an interesting, unique and new perspective ...
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23 Million Women Drop Out Of School Every Year When They Start Menstruating In India

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Written By: Saptarshi Dutta | Edited By: Sonia Bhaskar
May 28, 2018
23 Million Women Drop Out Of School Every Year When They Start Menstruating In India
Menstrual Hygiene Women's Day Special
In India, 23 million girls drop out of school early when they start menstruating and many of them end up facing acute health problems ...
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Inspired By Real Padman, Women In Jammu And Kashmir Make Low Cost Sanitary Napkins

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PTI
April 10, 2018
Delhi government planned to provide the menstrual hygiene products for free to school students
Jammu & Kashmir News
Seven Self-Help Group members from Ghaghwal, Jammu and Kashmir were trained at Arunachalam Muruganantham's pad-making facility in Coimbatore ...
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Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis And Akshay Kumar Launch Asmita Yojana Scheme That Will Provide Affordable Sanitary Pads To Women Of Maharashtra

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Written By: Anisha Bhatia
March 9, 2018
Maharashtra Menstrual Hygiene Women's Day Special
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis along with actor Akshay Kumar flagged of the Asmita Yojana scheme under which sanitary pads are being provided at a discounted price to women of the state ...
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Navi Mumbai’s Municipal Corporation Installs 40 Sanitary Napkin Dispensing Machines Across Offices And Schools

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Written By: Saptarshi Dutta
March 7, 2018
NMCC installs sanitary napkin dispensing machines in offices and schools
Menstrual Hygiene News
The sanitary napkin vending machines in corporation schools provide sanitary pads for a mere cost of Rs 2 ...
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School Students Develop Cost-Friendly Bio-Degradable Sanitary Napkins, Wins The Sustainable Lifestyle Challenge

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IANS
March 7, 2018
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Menstrual Hygiene
Departing from a common sanitary pad, two school students used cotton fusings, a good absorbent instead of dry net used in former for the outer most layers of the pad of her product ...
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Union Minister Piyush Goyal Promises To Provide Sanitary Pad Manufacturing Facility At 8,000 Railway Stations

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Written By: Aastha Ahuja
March 6, 2018
Union Minister Piyush Goyal Promises To Provide Sanitary Pad Manufacturing Facility At 8,000 Railway Stations
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Recently, the Railway ministry has highlighted the railways plan to install sanitary napkin dispensers and incinerators at about 200 major railway stations across the country by March 8 ...
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