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.
About the Sanitary Pad Supply Scheme Scheme
The "Sanitary Pad Supply Scheme" implemented by the Women, Child Development & Social Security Department, Government of Jharkhand, aims to promote better hygiene practices and health awareness among women and adolescent girls. Under this scheme, free sanitary pads are provided quarterly to women aged 20–40 years, enhancing their health and hygiene standards while reducing the risk of diseases.
Benefits
*Free Sanitary Pads Distribution:*
- Beneficiaries receive 3 packs (each containing 6 sanitary pads) every quarter.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be a resident of Jharkhand.
- The applicant should be a women.
- The applicant age should be between 20–40 years.
- The applicant or her dependent must not be:
- Permanently employed in central/state government or public sector enterprises.
- Retired government employees or pension recipients.
- An income tax payer.
How to Apply for Sanitary Pad Supply Scheme
Application mode: Offline
*Registration:*
- 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.
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*Verification:*
- 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.
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*Distribution:*
- Beneficiaries will receive sanitary pads during quarterly Village Health, Sanitation, and Nutrition Day (VHSND) programs.
- Anganwadi workers will maintain stock and beneficiary records.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Sanitary Pad Supply Scheme scheme?
The "Sanitary Pad Supply Scheme" implemented by the Women, Child Development & Social Security Department, Government of Jharkhand, aims to promote better hygiene practices and health awareness among women and adolescent girls. Under this scheme, free sanitary pads…
Who is eligible for Sanitary Pad Supply Scheme?
The applicant must be a resident of Jharkhand. The applicant should be a women. The applicant age should be between 20–40 years. The applicant or her dependent must not be: Permanently employed in central/state government or public sector enterprises. Retired government employees or pension recipie…
What benefits does Sanitary Pad Supply Scheme provide?
Free Sanitary Pads Distribution: Beneficiaries receive 3 packs (each containing 6 sanitary pads) every quarter.
How can I apply for Sanitary Pad Supply Scheme?
Registration: 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. <br Verification: Anganwadi workers will verify the details and register beneficiaries. Women withou…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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