Sanitary Napkin Scheme

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Health & Wellness

Sub-categories: Medicine and health products, Menstrual hygiene

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Adolescent Girls, Sanitary Pad, Teenage Girls, Woman, Anganwadi Centre

• - Sanitary napkins are distributed to adolescent girls/women at a cost of ₹6/-

Who can benefit from this scheme?

All adolescent girls and women are eligible to benefit from this scheme. <br>

What is the cost of sanitary napkins under the scheme?

Sanitary napkins are available at a subsidized cost of ₹6.00. <br>

Where can I buy these sanitary napkins?

You can buy sanitary napkins from your nearest Anganwadi centre. <br>

Is there any income limit to avail this benefit?

No, there is no income limit; all adolescent girls and women can purchase sanitary napkins. <br>

Is the scheme available throughout the year?

Yes, sanitary napkins are available at Anganwadi centres throughout the year. <br>

Can a woman buy multiple packs at once?

Yes, subject to availability at the Anganwadi centre. <br>

Can women from both rural and urban areas benefit from this scheme?

Yes, the scheme covers all Anganwadi centres across the state, benefiting both rural and urban women. <br>

• https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/snsu
• https://uk.gov.in/department92/library_file/file-04-12-2023-06-02-23.pdf

• Guidelines (Page No. 36)