Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi raises concern over disposal of sanitary napkins, saying improper disposal can lead to serious consequences.
"They are often disposed of in ponds, rivers which leads to blockage of drains. And if disposed on the ground, it creates hygiene problems as it carries infection," Gandhi said while addressing "SheWings Campaign".
Free Sanitary Napkins For Tribal Women In India
Plans to distribute free affordable semi-biodegradable sanitary pads to tribal woman have been initiated by Pad woman Maya Vishwakarma.
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‘Setting up of sanitary napkin vending and disposal machines can reduce the risk of infection, contamination of rivers.’
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"Menstrual hygiene is a lot more than just losing blood. The awareness and interest about periods have grown in the past four years because the government itself has shown more interest towards the issue.
"If we have to do something for women's cause and empowerment then we should look after menstrual hygiene," she added.
Gandhi also mentioned that 12 percent GST on sanitary napkins is acceptable as 95 percent of the sanitary napkin market is dominated by MNCs.
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The Rajasthan government will distribute free sanitary napkins to about 20 lakh girls in the age group 13-19 years studying in class 6 to 12.
"If we bring it to zero, then the MNCs have the power to spread thereby blocking any kind of indigenous growth."
She earlier said that her Ministry is in talks with Niti Aayog and other ministries for introducing a policy regarding setting up of sanitary napkin vending and disposal machines.
Source: IANS
Gandhi also mentioned that 12 percent GST on sanitary napkins is acceptable as 95 percent of the sanitary napkin market is dominated by MNCs.
Rajasthan Government to Distribute Free Sanitary Napkins to Adolescent Girls
The Rajasthan government will distribute free sanitary napkins to about 20 lakh girls in the age group 13-19 years studying in class 6 to 12.
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"If we bring it to zero, then the MNCs have the power to spread thereby blocking any kind of indigenous growth."
She earlier said that her Ministry is in talks with Niti Aayog and other ministries for introducing a policy regarding setting up of sanitary napkin vending and disposal machines.
Source: IANS
Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine Installed at the Nirman Bhawan, Delhi
Aimed to benefit the female employees of the ministry, these VENDIGO machines will dispense a pack of three pads on the press of a button, priced at Rs. 10.
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 Machine-Washable Absorbent Undergarments for Women, an Alternate to Sanitary NapkinsThe US-based company, Thinx, has developed machine-washable underwear for women that can be used during menstrual periods to avoid leakage. | Advertisement
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