Project Shakti launched to provide reusable sanitary pads to 60,000 students across Telangana
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Why in news
Rotarians, State Bank of India, and Unipads Foundation launched Project Shakti to distribute reusable sanitary pads to 60,000 girl students in Telangana.
Background
Project Shakti involves a total outlay of ₹2.5 crore to provide reusable sanitary pad kits to 60,000 students in Telangana. Each kit contains three pads designed to last between 12 and 16 months.
Facts for Prelims
- FactProject Shakti target: 60,000 girl students in Telangana
- FactTotal outlay for Project Shakti: ₹2.5 crore
- FactKit composition: 3 reusable pads lasting 12-16 months
- PlaceInauguration site: Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University, Telangana
For Mains
Q. Discuss how initiatives like Project Shakti can address menstrual hygiene management and educational retention among adolescent girls in rural India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure gap: Lack of accessible sanitation facilities in rural schools and universities
- Economic barrier: High recurring costs of disposable pads affecting low-income female students
- Behavioral shift: Transitioning from disposable to reusable products to reduce environmental waste
Keywords: Menstrual Hygiene Management · Gender Equality · Public-Private Partnership · Educational Retention · Sustainable Sanitation
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