Female Hygiene

The national policy on distribution of menstrual hygiene products to adolescent school-going girls is at an advanced stage of formulation, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Monday. A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice J B Pardiwala took note of the submissions of Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Aishwarya Bhati, appearing for the Centre, and allowed her plea for grant of two more months for framing of the policy. The top court was hearing a plea of Congress leader and social activist Jaya Thakur seeking directions to the Centre and the states to provide free sanitary pads to girl students of class 6-12 and ensure separate female toilet facilities in all government-aided and residential schools. The framing of the national policy on the issue is at an advanced stage and two more months' time may be granted, theG said. "We will keep this matter on the first Monday of September month," the bench said. The plea highlighted the difficulties faced by adolesc

Every year, the International Day of Zero Tolerance for female genital mutilation is observed since around 2003 to bring issues to light and eliminate this practice all over the planet

The Delhi University has directed its colleges to install CCTV cameras outside women's toilets and changing rooms during fests in the aftermath of an incident in which some women were secretly filmed while changing in IIT-Delhi, officials said on Friday. In a recent advisory, the administration also asked its colleges and departments to ensure that CCTV camera arrangements were made at all gates of the institutes and hostels to avoid any mishap. "After recommendations by the Delhi Police, we have made relevant additions to fest guidelines in view of the recent incident at IIT-Delhi. We have asked colleges to make CCTV arrangements in front of ladies' washrooms and dressing rooms during fests for the safety of students," DU proctor Rajni Abbi told PTI. Last October, about 10 students of Delhi University's Bharti College complained that they were secretly filmed while changing in an IIT-Delhi washroom during a fashion show at the institute's fest. Police arrested a 20-year-old ...

Airport operator DIAL on Monday announced the installation of feminine hygiene product vending machines at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in collaboration with Sirona. These machines will provide women passengers with a range of sanitary products, including menstrual cups, tampons and sanitary pads. As many as 12 vending machines have been installed right outside all women's restrooms at Terminal 2 (T2) of Delhi airport, offering an array of essential products for women, catering to their diverse hygiene needs, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said in a statement. "We have partnered with Sirona in this initiative, which will undoubtedly make a significant impact on women travellers' convenience and well-being. This is a progressive step towards promoting women's health and hygiene," DIAL CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar said. The private airport operators said that it will be extending the facility to Terminal 3 and Terminal 1 as well going forward. "We hope

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Amid the ongoing economic crisis in the country, Sri Lanka has cut taxes on female sanitary products in a bid to help women unable to afford the hygiene product, according to reports

To mark International Women's Day, personal hygiene firm, Soothe Healthcare announced the launch of new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Noida, UP spread across 1.5 lakh sq. ft.

Other initiatives from Swiggy include enabling access to vehicles, access to hygienic restrooms, implementing safety measures for female delivery partners

Company's revenues improved by 18 per cent in September quarter compared to over the year-ago quarter, with growth coming from its portfolio of brands.

UTI can lead to many associated health issues if not managed on time

On Monday, the company announced it was buying VWash, an intimate hygiene brand from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals

She started by conducting three workshops on using the toilets, besides spreading awareness about the best hygiene practices, especially among women

There is a social case for price control on hygiene products, but it leaves economic questions for manufacturers working on thin margins

In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, PM Narendra Modi had assured that within 100 days poor women of the country will be provided sanitary napkins at Re 1

The film also sheds light on the negligence and lack of knowledge about female hygiene

Magistrate was addressing a public gathering on cleanliness drive in the Aurangabad district

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