Punjab Cabinet approves ‘Navi Dishaa’ scheme for free sanitary napkins

Babushahi Bureau

Chandigarh, November 15, 2025: In a major step toward women’s health and dignity, the Punjab Cabinet has given the green signal to launch the ‘Navi Dishaa’ Scheme, a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving menstrual hygiene and ensuring free access to sanitary napkins for adolescent girls and vulnerable women.

Designed to break taboos and promote awareness, the scheme focuses on education, behavioural change, and widespread menstrual hygiene outreach across the state. It seeks to empower women through correct information, regular supply of sanitary products, and community-based engagement.

Under the initiative, free sanitary napkins will be provided to all menstruating women aged 15–44 years, wi

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