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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Odisha Cabinet approved a scheme to provide free sanitary napkins to school girls across the state. It was named as;
A
Anuma
B
Rehka
C
Khushi
D
Feel Safe
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The ShuchiYojana was started in 2014-15 by the Government of Karnataka to distribute free sanitary napkins to all adolescent girls in the state. The beneficiaries under this scheme are the students registered in all Government, aided, and residential schools.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ujjwala Sanitary Napkin Scheme to Make Women Self Reliant All the women will first receive training in manufacturing and sale of sanitary napkins. This initiative will provide opportunities to women to earn between Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 15,000 per month.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Sikkim government is set to announce a scheme (Bahini) to install vending machines to provide free sanitary pads. This is the first time that a state government has taken a decision to cover all girls studying in Classes 9-12.

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