Odisha
Khushi Scheme
Main benefit
Girl students from grade 6th to 12th in government and government-aided schools will receive free sanitary pads
Can you get this scheme?
Conditions at a glance
- For: Female
About
Khushi (meaning "Happiness" in Odia) is a female health and hygiene program run by the Government of Odisha to provide free sanitary pads to girl students in Odisha. It was launched on February 26, 2018, by the Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik. Khushi scheme of Odisha aims to provide good menstrual hygiene care to women of the state. The initiative aims to promote health and hygiene among school going adolescent girls leading to higher retention in school and greater empowerment of women.
About the Initiative
Under the scheme, the government will provide free sanitary napkins to 17 lakh girls studying in Classes 6 to 12 in government and government- aided schools. The scheme is being implemented by the health and family welfare department of the state at a cost of Rs 70 crore per year.
Why the scheme has been initiated?
As per the data of the National Family Health Survey, in Odisha 53 per cent of women use unhygienic methods and around 69 per cent of women use cloth during menstruation. To address this dire scenario, the Odisha government has initiated Khushi Scheme.
A portal, called "Khushi" has been made for keeping the track of the inventory and distribution of sanitary pads.
How this Web Application works:
Web application works to provide sanitary napkins to GOVT. SCHOOLS.
The web portal keeps track of all inventory and stock management.
Different users having access can see the reports and do necessary operations.
Benefits
- Girl students from grade 6th to 12th in government and government-aided schools will receive free sanitary pads
Who can apply
- All school girls from classes 6th to 12th are eligible.
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How to apply
Offline
No application process is required. The stock is made available and distributed through the school.
Common questions
Yes, this scheme is only for girls Who is eligible for this scheme?
The school-going girls from class 6th to 12th are eligible under this scheme.
What is the purpose of this scheme?
The purpose of this scheme is to improve the health and Hygiene of the girls with respect to their menstrual cycles, and to also retain them in the school even after they reach puberty.
Is there any such benefit for grown up women in Odisha?
Yes, The government of Odisha is also providing sanitary napkins to rural women at subsidised rates of Rs. 6 for six napkins through ASHA workers.
Is there any application procedure to get free sanitary napkins under this scheme?
No, the school takes care of the distribution of the sanitary pads to the girls, no application is needed for this.
How do they keep track of the stocks and distribution and ensure proper monitoring of this scheme?
To address that, an app called "Khushi" has been created which helps them monitor and keep track of this scheme.
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