Sanitary napkin vending machines in public places as part of WOMN
The Kerala government is launching the 'WOMN' scheme to install sanitary napkin vending machines and incinerators in public transport hubs. The initiative aims to improve menstrual hygiene access for women travelers at an affordable cost.
Why it matters
This represents a proactive public policy move to address gender-specific health and hygiene needs in public infrastructure.
WOMN – Women on the Move and Menstrual Needs, a scheme of the Women and Child Development department to make women’s travel easier from the menstrual hygiene perspective, will be launched on Tuesday.
Often, lack of sanitary products to meet unexpected needs of women during travel poses a big hardship. Sanitary napkin vending machines, besides incinerators, will be installed at public places to reduce women’s anxiety about being caught unprepared for such emergencies as part of the 100-day programme of the State government.
Minister for Women and Child Development Bindhu Krishna who will inaugurate the scheme said it was intended to make sanitary napkins available at low prices to women and girls who were travelling and provide incinerators for ecofriendly disposal of the napkins after use, according to a statement.
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