Maharashtra to launch cheap sanitary pad scheme on March 8

February 18, 2018 15:00

Maharashtra government is all set to roll out its "Asmita Yojana" on the

International Women's Day next month.

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.

The scheme, catering to girl students and women in rural areas, will be formally launched on March 8, said a rural development ministry official.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar will be present at the launch.

Akshay's film "Padman", released recently, envisioned to create awareness about menstrual hygiene among rural women.

The Asmita Yojana was announced last year by Women and Child and Rural Development Minister Pankaja Munde.

-- PTI

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