In February 2018, former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Vasundhara Raje had announced that sanitary napkins will be provided to women in rural areas.
Sanitary napkin vending machines will be installed in all 189 government colleges, Times of India reported. The decision was made by the department of higher education and will be implemented from next academic session starting July 2019.
Health and education remain two important areas that need immediate attention in Rajasthan. The measure is a part of the newly elected government- Indian National Congress’ 60 day programme where government college education was also made free for girls.
During menstruation, women go through many emotional and physical changes in their mind and body. However, girls studying particularly in government schools remained clueless or ignorant about this social issue and refrained from discussing it among their peers.
Many awareness campaigns have also been organised in the state. Local level village representatives, women self help groups, and corporate organisations have been roped to break eerie silence around this topic among young girls and women.
