Question- Recently, which state government has launched a new scheme ‘She Pad’ to ensure menstrual hygiene among girls?
(a) Madhya Pradesh
(b) Chhattisgarh
(c) Kerala
(d) Karnataka
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On November 8th, 2017, the Government of Kerala introduced a new scheme ‘She Pad’ to ensure menstrualhygiene among girls.
- This scheme has been started for state schoolgirls.
- This scheme will benefit girls from class 6 to 12.
- Scheme will be implemented this year in 300 schools of 114 Panchayats of the state.
- It willfacilitate free sanitary napkins, storage spaces for napkins and environment friendly incinerators at all government & aided schools under this project.
- Women Development Corporation, along with local groups, will implement this scheme in 300 schools this year.
- In the coming years, this scheme will be implemented in all schools of the state.
Reference:
http://www.ptinews.com/news/9218519_New-scheme-for-school-girls-in-Kerala.html
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/kerala-to-distribute-free-sanitary-pads-to-schoolgirls-4928875/
https://govinfo.me/pad-kerala-government-scheme-provide-free-sanitary-napkins-girls/