Which state to launch cheap sanitary pad scheme "Asmita Yojana" for rural women?
Q. Which state to launch cheap sanitary pad scheme "Asmita Yojana" for rural women?
Answer: Maharashtra
Notes: The Maharashtra government will launch 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. The scheme, catering to girl students and women in rural areas, will be formally launched on March 8, 2018.

 

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