Q95. Recently Government of India has launched ‘Suvidha’, 100% oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkin. Consider the following statements with reference to Suvidha.
1. The sanitary napkin is made available at an affordable rate of Rs. 2.50 per pad.
2. It is launched under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).
Select the correct answer using the codes given.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Ananth kumar announced the launch of ‘Suvidha’, the 100% Oxo-biodegradable Sanitary Napkin, under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), here today. The affordable sanitary napkin will be available for Rs. 2.50 per padat over 3200 Janaushadhi Kendras across India and would ensure ‘Swachhta, Swasthya and Suvidha’ for the underprivileged Women of India. This step taken by the Department of Pharmaceuticals will ensure the achievement of Prime Minster Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Affordable and Quality Healthcare for All, the Minister said while addressing the media.
Shri Ananth kumar said that this is a special gift for all Women on the occasion of International Woman’s day, as this unique product would ensure Affordability, Hygiene as well as Ease of use and disposal for them. SUVIDHA napkins would be physically available at all Janaushadhi Kendras in the country by May 28, 2018 – World Menstrual Hygiene Day, the Minister informed.