Sanitary Napkin Scheme

Description
The scheme "Sanitary Napkin Scheme" has been launched by the Department of Women Empowerment and Child Development, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide sanitary napkins to adolescent girls and women at subsidized rates through Anganwadi centres across the state.

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Benefits
• Sanitary napkins are distributed to adolescent girls/women at a cost of ₹6/-.

Eligibility Criteria
1. All adolescent girls and women are eligible to purchase sanitary napkins at subsidized rates from Anganwadi centres.
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Application Process
Step 1: Sanitary napkins can be purchased at subsidized rates from Anganwadi centres.
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Sanitary napkins can be purchased at subsidized rates from Anganwadi centres.

Required Documents
• No documents are required.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can benefit from this scheme?
A: All adolescent girls and women are eligible to benefit from this scheme.
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Q: What is the cost of sanitary napkins under the scheme?
A: Sanitary napkins are available at a subsidized cost of ₹6.00.
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Q: Where can I buy these sanitary napkins?
A: You can buy sanitary napkins from your nearest Anganwadi centre.
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Q: Is there any income limit to avail this benefit?
A: No, there is no income limit; all adolescent girls and women can purchase sanitary napkins.
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Q: Is the scheme available throughout the year?
A: Yes, sanitary napkins are available at Anganwadi centres throughout the year.
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Q: Can a woman buy multiple packs at once?
A: Yes, subject to availability at the Anganwadi centre.
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Q: Can women from both rural and urban areas benefit from this scheme?
A: Yes, the scheme covers all Anganwadi centres across the state, benefiting both rural and urban women.
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