Sanitary pads

Ex-militants to make sanitary pads, run rice mills in Assam

Former women militants are being trained in making sanitary napkins by the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) administration, with commercial production of a unit expected to commence soon.

16 December 2023, 14:09 IST

Ex-militants to make sanitary pads, run rice mills in Assam

16 December 2023, 14:09 IST

Rural uptake of sanitary pads rises to 45%, says Mandaviya

Briefing the media on achievements of the government on the front of development of women and children in the last nine years, he asserted there has been a radical change in the role and status of women in the country under the Modi government.

14 December 2023, 10:23 IST

Rural uptake of sanitary pads rises to 45%, says Mandaviya

14 December 2023, 10:23 IST

Sanitary pad supply from January in Karnataka schools under Shuchi scheme

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao told the Legislative Council in Belagavi on Monday that the department needs Rs 40 crore for the implementation of this scheme and the same will be resumed from January 2024.

04 December 2023, 21:04 IST

Sanitary pad supply from January in Karnataka schools under Shuchi scheme

04 December 2023, 21:04 IST

Chandigarh Welfare Trust distributes 1.25 lakh sanitary packets in 24 hours, creates Guinness World Record

The CWT and NID foundation said they dedicated the record to the 73rd birthday of PM Modi for his 'immense contribution towards ensuring affordable access to sanitary napkins for adolescent girls and women and his efforts for the empowerment of women.'

03 October 2023, 10:19 IST

Chandigarh Welfare Trust distributes 1.25 lakh sanitary packets in 24 hours, creates Guinness World Record

03 October 2023, 10:19 IST

DIAL installs feminine hygiene product vending machines at Delhi airport

These machines will provide women passengers with a range of sanitary products, including menstrual cups, tampons and sanitary pads.

07 August 2023, 13:26 IST

DIAL installs feminine hygiene product vending machines at Delhi airport

07 August 2023, 13:26 IST

Free sanitary pads in schools: SC to hear plea today

The apex court had noted the MoHFW, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Jal Shakti already run schemes to address issued related to the menstrual hygiene.

23 July 2023, 20:35 IST

Plea on free sanitary pads for class 6-12 girls to be heard by Supreme Court on July 24

Free sanitary pads in schools: SC to hear plea today

23 July 2023, 20:35 IST

SC notice to govt on free sanitary pads in govt schools

The court asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to assist in the matter

28 November 2022, 15:42 IST

SC seeks replies of Centre, states, UTs on PIL for free sanitary pads for girls studying in government schools

SC notice to govt on free sanitary pads in govt schools

28 November 2022, 15:42 IST

Study finds harmful chemicals in sanitary pads in India

Toxics Link, a Delhi-based NGO, took 10 products of all the major brands which were analysed in a private lab

28 November 2022, 14:42 IST

Study finds harmful chemicals in sanitary pads in India

28 November 2022, 14:42 IST

Sri Lanka cuts tax on female hygiene products

Imported pads and tampons will also cost 20 per cent less due to a reduction in import duties, Wickremesinghe's office said in a statement

02 October 2022, 13:19 IST

Sri Lanka cuts tax on female hygiene products

02 October 2022, 13:19 IST

Bihar IAS officer apologises for her 'condom' remark

Earlier in the day, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took cognisance of the matter and said that he will look into it and take action

29 September 2022, 17:00 IST

Bihar IAS officer apologises for her 'condom', 'sanitary pad' remarks

Bihar IAS officer apologises for her 'condom' remark

29 September 2022, 17:00 IST