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Gujarat Launches Free Sanitary Napkin Scheme for 1 Million Girls
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🗓 18 Aug 2026, 09:36 PM
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The Gujarat government has announced a new initiative to distribute free sanitary napkins to 1 million girls across the state.
The Gujarat state government has unveiled a scheme aimed at providing free sanitary napkins to 1 million girls.
The initiative is part of the state’s effort to improve menstrual hygiene among school and college students.
Under the plan, the government will supply the napkins directly to eligible girls, ensuring they have access to essential menstrual products.
Details on the distribution mechanism and the timeline for rollout have not yet been released.
The announcement was made by the state’s health and women’s affairs department during a press briefing.
The initiative is part of the state’s effort to improve menstrual hygiene among school and college students.
Under the plan, the government will supply the napkins directly to eligible girls, ensuring they have access to essential menstrual products.
Details on the distribution mechanism and the timeline for rollout have not yet been released.
The announcement was made by the state’s health and women’s affairs department during a press briefing.