Kerala launches WOMN scheme providing three sanitary napkins per packet for ₹10
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims·
Why in news
The Kerala government launched the WOMN scheme to provide affordable sanitary napkins and waste management infrastructure at state transport terminals.
Background
The scheme provides three sanitary napkins per packet for ₹10 in collaboration with HLL Lifecare. An initial allocation of ₹16 lakh will fund napkin vending machines and incinerators at 14 KSRTC terminals.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeWOMN: A Kerala government initiative providing sanitary napkins at ₹10 per packet of three.
- BodyHLL Lifecare: The partner agency for the implementation of the WOMN scheme.
- FactThe scheme initially targets 14 KSRTC terminals for vending machines and incinerators.
- PlaceThampanoor: The location of the KSRTC bus terminal where the scheme was inaugurated.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how targeted public-private partnerships in menstrual hygiene management can address gender-based health disparities in rural and semi-urban India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure gap: Lack of incinerators leading to improper disposal of menstrual waste
- Affordability barrier: High out-of-pocket expenditure on hygiene products for low-income women
- Logistical integration: Utilizing public transport hubs as distribution points for last-mile accessibility
Keywords: Menstrual Hygiene Management · Public-Private Partnership · Gender Equality · Last-mile Delivery · Waste Management
More Social Justice notes
- CM C. Joseph Vijay expands VPT to offer no-fare bus travel for women · 11 October 2026
- 3 of 19 West Bengal appellate tribunals vacant amid 37 lakh voters in limbo · 11 October 2026
- NTR Vaidya Seva Trust fines 203 Andhra Pradesh hospitals ₹34.39 crore for irregularities · 11 October 2026
- Madras High Court rules Tamil Nadu employers cannot mandatorily collect caste details · 11 October 2026
- 55 per cent of juvenile cases across 18 states and 2 UTs pending · 10 October 2026
- Karnataka urges Centre to extend price-control measures to cardiac and kidney medicines · 10 October 2026
Something wrong, or something missing?
Spotted a mistake in a note, or want a topic, format or PDF that would help your preparation? Write to us. We read every mail and fix errors fast.
This note is generated automatically from SatyaDheesh's news feed and mapped to the UPSC CSE syllabus. Check facts against the original report or PIB before using them in an answer.