Madhya Pradesh Becomes First State to Offer Cash for Sanitary Napkins

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Madhya Pradesh has become the first state in India to provide cash to girl students for purchasing sanitary napkins.

An Overview of the News

• Unlike states such as Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Delhi, which distribute free sanitary napkins, Madhya Pradesh is offering financial aid instead.

Details of the Sanitation and Hygiene Scheme

• Under the Sanitation and Hygiene Scheme, ₹300 has been transferred to the accounts of each girl student for one year.

• This initiative has benefited approximately 19 lakh students from classes 7 to 12.

• During a recent program, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan announced that Rani Durgavati would be included in the curriculum of government schools in the state.

About Madhya Pradesh

• In terms of area, it is the second largest state of India after Rajasthan.

• National Parks - Panna National Park, Pench National Park

• Wildlife Sanctuaries - Gangau Wildlife Sanctuary, Ghatigaon wildlife sanctuary

• Chief Minister - Dr. Mohan Yadav

• Governor - Mangubhai C. Patel

• Capital - Bhopal