Sanitary Pad Supply Scheme
The "Sanitary Pad Supply Scheme" by the Women, Child Development & Social Security Department, Government of Jharkhand, aims to promote hygiene and health among women and adolescent girls. It provides free sanitary pads quarterly to women aged 20–40 years through Anganwadi centers.
- Ministry / Department
- Women, Child Development & Social Security Department
- Level
- State
- Benefit type
- cash
What is Sanitary Pad Supply Scheme?
The "Sanitary Pad Supply Scheme" by the Women, Child Development & Social Security Department, Government of Jharkhand, aims to promote hygiene and health among women and adolescent girls. It provides free sanitary pads quarterly to women aged 20–40 years through Anganwadi centers.
- Benefit
- ***Free Sanitary Pads Distribution:*** - Beneficiaries receive 3 packs (each containing 6 sanitary pads) every quarter.
- Level
- State — Jharkhand
- Ministry / Dept.
- Women, Child Development & Social Security Department
- Benefit type
- cash
- Key eligibility
- 1. The applicant must be a resident of Jharkhand. 1. The applicant should be a women. 1. The applicant age should be between 20–40 years. 1. The applicant or her dependent must not be: - Permanently employed in central/state government or public sector enterprises. - Retired government employees or
- Last verified
- Recently
Benefits
***Free Sanitary Pads Distribution:*** - Beneficiaries receive 3 packs (each containing 6 sanitary pads) every quarter.
Eligibility
Documents Required
How to Apply
Step 1: Offline application — step 1
Registration:
Step 2: Offline application — step 2
Visit the nearest Anganwadi center to register for the scheme. Provide valid identification documents (Aadhaar, PAN, etc.). Submit a self-declaration form for eligibility confirmation.
Step 3: Offline application — step 4
Verification:
Step 4: Offline application — step 5
Anganwadi workers will verify the details and register beneficiaries. Women without Aadhaar will be assisted in obtaining it, while alternative IDs will be accepted temporarily.
Step 5: Offline application — step 7
Distribution:
Step 6: Offline application — step 8
Beneficiaries will receive sanitary pads during quarterly Village Health, Sanitation, and Nutrition Day (VHSND) programs. Anganwadi workers will maintain stock and beneficiary records.
Sources & References
- Official scheme website ↗
- Source record ↗
- Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.
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