On Tuesday, World Environment Day, a fully biodegradable low-cost sanitary napkin was released for the first time in the country. This was released in Bengaluru by Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI), in association with department of pharmaceuticals, according to reports.
Jan Aushadhi Suvidha sanitary napkins
The napkins are called the ‘Jan Aushadhi Suvidha sanitary napkins’. The authorities have also kept in line with the theme of ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. On June 5, these were launched before hundreds of people. The crowd also included 200 girls from five city schools.
Janaushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Napkin, a hygienic, eco-friendly & affordable solution to the menstrual problems of the women. Visit your nearest Jan Aushadhi Kendras & get access to Janaushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Napkins at INR 10 for a pack of 4. #MahilaKiSuvidha #SilentRevolution pic.twitter.com/1utX7GhI6L
— Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (@pmbjpbppi) June 6, 2018
“In India, only 48% of women use sanitary napkins, as the remaining 52% are unable to afford them. This has been done to ensure swachhata, swasthya and suvidha (hygiene, health and convenience) for unprivileged women like garment workers and daily wage workers,” said Ananth Kumar, Union minister for chemicals and fertilizers
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