Khushi Scheme Explained

Khushi Scheme
Native Name:ଖୁସି ଯୋଜନା
Type:Women welfare scheme
Founder:Government of Odisha
Area Served:Odisha
Key People:Naveen Patnaik
Owner:Government of Odisha
Foundation:2018

Khushi (meaning "Happiness" in Odia) is a female health and hygiene program run by the Government of Odisha to provide free sanitary pads to girl students in Odisha.[1] It was launched on February 26, 2018, by the Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik. The Government of Odisha will spend 70 Crore Indian rupees annually for running this program in the state.[2]

About the Scheme

Under this scheme, the Health Department of Odisha Government aims to provide free sanitary pads to 1.7 million girl students from grade 6th to 12th in government and government-aided schools.[3] Also, it aims to promote health and hygiene among school going girls and higher retention of girls in school.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Odisha govt to give free pads to schoolgirls, names campaign 'Khushi'. 27 February 2018. India Today.
  2. News: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launches 'Khushi, the padgirl'. 27 February 2018. The New Indian Express.
  3. News: Odisha Launches Scheme To Provide Free Sanitary Pads To 17 Lakh Students. 26 February 2018. NDTV.
  4. News: Odisha launches 'Khushi' to provide free sanitary napkins. 26 February 2018. Business Standard.