Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Mandya Distributes Menstrual Cups to Rural Women, Minister Says
The government gave out about 2,200 reusable menstrual cups in Mandya, India.
This is part of a program called 'Sakhi Suraksha' and is paid for by companies.
The goal is to help women manage their periods in an environmentally friendly way and to teach them how to use the cups.
The project started with healthcare workers and will soon include other groups of women.
A government official said that periods are normal and nothing to be ashamed of.
Nearly 2,200 menstrual cups have been distributed in Mandya.
The 'Sakhi Suraksha' scheme is using CSR funds for the initiative.
The project aims to raise awareness about menstrual cup usage among rural women.
Menstrual cups were initially distributed to Asha workers.
The program will expand to include other groups of women.
- Who
- Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge.
- What
- Distribution of nearly 2,200 menstrual cups.
- When
- Announced on Saturday.
- Where
- Mandya, India.
- Why
- To raise awareness of menstrual cup usage and uphold women’s dignity.
- Scheme Name
- Sakhi Suraksha
- Cups Distributed
- Nearly 2,200
- Location
- Mandya
- Funding Source
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds
- First Phase Recipients
- Asha workers
- Minister
- Priyank Kharge