Kerala Launches WOMN Scheme for Affordable Sanitary Napkins at KSRTC Terminals

Key facts

• Kerala's Women and Child Development department launched the WOMN (Women on the Move and Menstrual Needs) scheme, inaugurated by Minister Bindhu Krishna at the KSRTC bus terminal in Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram.
• Under the scheme, sanitary napkin vending machines and incinerators are being installed near toilets at 14 KSRTC terminals/depots initially, with each packet of three napkins costing ₹10.
• The scheme is implemented in association with HLL Lifecare, with ₹16 lakh allocated, and KSRTC staff will be trained to refill machines and clean incinerators.
• The scheme will gradually be extended to more public spaces including major tourist destinations, and KSRTC has sought its extension to 93 more depots.