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Khushi Scheme

The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha had introduced a scheme named "Khushi" which aims to provide Free sanitary napkins to all girls in Government and aided schools from class 6th to 12th.

Ministry / Department
Health and Family Welfare Department
Level
State
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

Khushi Scheme क्या है?

The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha had introduced a scheme named "Khushi" which aims to provide Free sanitary napkins to all girls in Government and aided schools from class 6th to 12th.

लाभ
The Khushi Scheme offers several key benefits aimed at improving menstrual hygiene and overall well-being for women and girls in the state. 1. **Free or Subsidized Napkins:** The scheme provides free or affordable sanitary napkins to women and girls, especially in rural and underserved areas where access to such products is limited. 2. **Education and Awareness:** Through educational campaigns, the scheme raises awareness about menstrual hygiene practices, helping women and girls maintain better health and hygiene. 3. **Support for Adolescent Girls:** By providing sanitary products and creating awareness, the scheme helps reduce school absenteeism and dropout rates among adolescent girls, ensuring they stay in school and continue their education. 4. **Employment:** The scheme often includes components that support the local production of sanitary napkins, which create employment opportunities and contribute to the local economy. 5. **Prevention of Health Issues:** By promoting the use of sanitary products and proper menstrual hygiene practices, the scheme helps in preventing health issues related to menstruation, such as infections and rashes.
स्तर
State — Odisha
मंत्रालय / विभाग
Health and Family Welfare Department
लाभ का प्रकार
cash
मुख्य पात्रता
1. The applicant must be a resident of Odisha. 1. All school girls from classes 6th to 12th are eligible.
अंतिम सत्यापन
Recently

Benefits

The Khushi Scheme offers several key benefits aimed at improving menstrual hygiene and overall well-being for women and girls in the state. 1. **Free or Subsidized Napkins:** The scheme provides free or affordable sanitary napkins to women and girls, especially in rural and underserved areas where access to such products is limited. 2. **Education and Awareness:** Through educational campaigns, the scheme raises awareness about menstrual hygiene practices, helping women and girls maintain better health and hygiene. 3. **Support for Adolescent Girls:** By providing sanitary products and creating awareness, the scheme helps reduce school absenteeism and dropout rates among adolescent girls, ensuring they stay in school and continue their education. 4. **Employment:** The scheme often includes components that support the local production of sanitary napkins, which create employment opportunities and contribute to the local economy. 5. **Prevention of Health Issues:** By promoting the use of sanitary products and proper menstrual hygiene practices, the scheme helps in preventing health issues related to menstruation, such as infections and rashes.

Eligibility

1. The applicant must be a resident of Odisha. 1. All school girls from classes 6th to 12th are eligible.Area: OdishaBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

      There is no need to apply anywhere to avail of the benefit of Odisha Khushi Scheme. Girls Students of Class 6th to Class 12 will get free Sanitary Pads/ Napkins in their School. The rural women will contact their area ASHA Worker to get 6 Napkins at the nominal rate of Rs. 6/-. An applicant may visit the nearest local Primary Health Centers (PHCs) or community health centers where information about the Khushi Scheme and its benefits might be available.

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