Sanitary Napkins

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The other key decisions taken by the cabinet were related to bamboo farming and the government holiday list for the coming year among others. (Photo: ANI)

Assam govt makes sanitary napkins mandatory in factories, industries

The decision was taken in the Assam cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, to promote hygiene among women.

20 Nov 2019 10:30 AM

The creation of the photo series also led Gera to realise that simply making certain sections of the society aware about this is not enough.

Stop the stigma, period

The shame that Indian women are put through for having a uterus, is being combatted in many unique ways.

20 Sep 2019 1:35 AM

The pads are sold in a pack of four which currently cost Rs 10. (Photo: Representational)

Sanitary napkins to be sold for Re 1 at Jan Aushadhi stores

The biodegradable sanitary napkins 'Suvidha' will be available at the subsidised price at designated centres from August 27.

26 Aug 2019 6:35 PM

Chairperson of Nandprayag Nagar Panchayat Himani Vaishnav. (Photo: ANI)

Uttarakhand: Nagar panchayat in Nandprayag installs sanitary pad vending machine

Sanitary napkins can be dispensed from the vending machine by paying a nominal amount of Re 1 per pad.

25 Jul 2019 1:48 PM

"Women here are either unemployed or work as labourers and domestic maids. An opportunity to do meaningful work is a step towards dignified life," Sonali, a local, said.(Photo: Representational)

Spreading sanitary health to 50K women

The unit currently manufactures around 80 packets a day and aims to gradually double the numbers.

24 Jul 2018 5:38 AM

Over 900 women inmates from nine jails in the state will benefit from the drive.

Nine jails in state to get sanitary napkin vending machines

Over 900 women inmates will benefit from this drive initiated by the state women’s commission.

03 Jul 2018 2:06 AM

The government on Monday launched affordable biodegradable sanitary napkins, priced at Rs 2.50 per pad, to be sold under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) across the country.

Govt launches affordable sanitary napkins, priced at Rs 2.50 per pad

About 78 per cent women in urban areas use hygienic methods of protection during menstrual period.

04 Jun 2018 9:05 PM

Requirement for funds to set up these facilities at all 8,500 stations would be met through CSR funds from different corporations and their maintenance would be ensured through advertisements/CSR, the policy stated. (Photo: File)

Sanitary napkins, condoms to soon be available at toilets of railway stations

The policy said each facility was to have separate toilets for men, women and Divyangjans with provision of both style commodes in them.

26 May 2018 1:35 PM

MPCB suggests separate collection of sanitary waste

According to MPCB the onus was on manufacturers to arrange for disposal of sanitary napkins.

12 May 2018 1:12 AM

Parties turn to sanitary pads to woo women

The napkin pads, kept in an envelope stamped with the party’s symbol, are delivered to them free of cost by women Congress workers.

17 Mar 2018 2:02 AM

The setup includes a pad making machine, which utilises wood pulp, gel sheet, back sheet, net, non-woven sheet, silicone paper which are all biodegradable. The napkins after packing are sterilised using ultra violet rays. (Photo: ANI)

Railways to install sanitary napkin dispensers at 200 stations by March 8

‘Dastak’ is an initiative started by RWWCO from Jan 1, 2018, which is dedicated to production of low-cost, eco-friendly sanitary pads.

27 Feb 2018 9:55 AM

All India Congress Committee Mahila president Sushmita Dev on Sunday said the party will provide free sanitary napkins to women in Meghalaya if voted to power in upcoming elections. (Photo: representational | file)

Party will provide free sanitary napkins if voted to power: Mahila Congress

Sushmita Dev claimed the BJP will not win a single seat in Meghalaya, and its similar promise of free sanitary napkins will not happen.

19 Feb 2018 8:29 AM

Students from Gwalior launched this campaign to create awareness about harassment faced by women and to make efforts toward their empowerment. (Photo: ANI)

Gwalior students write messages to PM on sanitary pads to oust 12 per cent GST

The campaign was started on January 4. It has been receiving extensive support from people through social media.

10 Jan 2018 11:07 AM

Opposition leader raises graft allegations

The opposition leader raised questions over the women and child welfare department’s distribution of tenders for sanitary napkins.

22 Dec 2017 6:52 AM

Only 12 per cent of Indian women can actually afford commercially produced sanitary napkins.

Let’s talk about period!

While the country still shies away from talking about menstruation, this 19-year-old has taken upon herself to educate schoolgirls on the same.

18 Dec 2017 1:52 AM

Plea in NGT: Ask sanitary pad makers to give pouch

According to the petitioners periods are unimaginable without disposable sanitary napkins for women today.

16 Nov 2017 2:06 AM

Why should sanitary pads not be exempt from GST: Bombay HC

Division bench of Chief Justice Manjula Chellur and Justice Nitin Jamdar was hearing the petition filed by Shetty Woman Welfare Foundation.

21 Jul 2017 3:37 AM

Delhi HC seeks Finance Ministry's response on imposition of GST on sanitary napkins

The court also directed to conduct workshops on menstrual hygiene for school girls.

18 Jul 2017 4:10 PM

The court was hearing a PIL filed by Ravindra Talpe about the bad conditions of ashram schools. (Representational image)

HC pulls up govt on ashram schools

The bench said that it was the state’s obligatory duty to provide basic facilities to such schools.

15 Jul 2017 1:55 AM

GST protects rights of manufacturers who are entitled to get input tax credit under this new regime. (Representational Image)

GST on sanitary pads to protect tax credit for makers: Finance Min

It cited protection of rights of domestic sanitary manufacturers as a reason for not exempting this necessary product from GST.

10 Jul 2017 8:22 PM

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