Kerala schools to get sanitary pad vending machines
Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan-led state government has declared menstrual hygiene as a fundamental right for girls and decided to install sanitary napkin vending machines in all government schools across the state.
After declaring menstrual hygiene as a fundamental right for girls, the Kerala Government has decided to install sanitary napkin vending machines in all government schools across the state.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the project was aimed to break taboos, foster health and empower girls.
“The State Government has decided to install sanitary napkin vending machines in all schools across Kerala, reaffirming menstrual hygiene as a fundamental right for girls. This project aims to break taboos, foster health, and empower our girls to soar with confidence!,” the CM tweeted.
The state is actively promoting the use of menstrual cups, a sustainable menstrual product. In the last budget, state Finance Minister KN Balagopal had earmarked INR 10 crore to promote the use of menstrual cups.
The schools are scheduled to reopen on June 1. Around 47 lakh students will reportedly join public schools this year. The state-level school reopening festival 'Praveshanolsavam' will be inaugurated by the CM at Malayinkeezhu UP School, Thiruvananthapuram.
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