CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Odisha govt. has launched Khushi Sanitary Napkin Scheme 2023 to provide subsidized free sanitary pads to girls.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Maharashtra government launched cheap sanitary pad scheme Asmita Yojana on the International Women’s Day for rural women. Under the scheme, girls in Zilla Parishad schools will get a sanitary napkin packet at Rs 5 while rural women can avail it at a subsidised rate of Rs 24 and Rs 29.

Detailed explanation-3: -Khushi (meaning “Happiness” in Odia) is a female health and hygiene program run by the Government of Odisha to provide free sanitary pads to girl students in Odisha.

Detailed explanation-4: -Khushi scheme of Odisha aims to provide good menstrual hygiene care to women of the state. The initiative aims to promote health and hygiene among school going adolescent girls leading to higher retention in school and greater empowerment of women.

Detailed explanation-5: -Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, during a press conference, said his government will provide 12 sanitary napkins to “every woman, every month".