On the occasion of International Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Punjab government launched ‘UDAAN” scheme on May 28, 2021.
Salient features of UDAAN
- The objective of this scheme is to provide free sanitary napkins to needy girls and women across the state.
- An amount of Rs 40.55 crore per annum will be incurred on the scheme.
- Maximum of nine pads would be given to each beneficiary per month.
About Menstrual Hygiene Day
- Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day), May 28, is an annual global event to raise awareness about the challenges women and girls face due to menstruation
- Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) is a global advocacy platform that brings together the voices and actions of non-profits, government agencies, individuals, the private sector and the media to promote good menstrual health and hygiene (MHH) for all women and girls.
- MH Day was initiated by the German non-profit WASH United in 2013.
- Menstrual Hygiene Day was first celebrated in 2014.
