Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushdhi Pariyojna (PMBJP)

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Access to menstrual needs should be prioritised

Recently a 19-year-old student from Patna, Riya Kumari, was publicly shamed by an IAS officer when she raised the issue of lack of access to sanitary napkins for girls. The student asked why the government could not provide sanitary pads worth Rs 20-30 despite having the provisions

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Oct 07, 2022 00:00 IST 4 Min read
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