The state government of Kerala has launched ‘She Pad’ scheme for 300 government schools.
- The first-of-its-kind scheme in India will provide sanitary napkins for free
- Napkin storage spaces and incinerators will also be provided in schools that will benefit thousands of female teachers and students.
- This scheme is an attempt to normalize public debates about menstrual hygiene.
- She Pad scheme will aware people about the need for menstrual hygiene and break the taboo around the subject.
