Sarkari Yojana
Khushi Scheme
About Khushi Scheme
“Khushi” is a scheme brought in by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha, to give free sanitary napkins to every girl studying in Classes 6th to 12th in Government and aided schools. Named after the Odia word for “Happiness”, Khushi is the state’s female health and hygiene programme that hands out free sanitary pads to girl students in Odisha and seeks to ensure good menstrual hygiene care for women across the state. By improving health and hygiene among adolescent schoolgirls, it aims to keep more of them in school and to strengthen women’s empowerment. Alongside free pads for girls in government and government-aided schools, rural women can buy sanitary napkins at subsidised rates. The scheme targets fewer dropouts among girls, better academic results, and greater empowerment of women, and it is implemented by the Odisha State Medical Corporation Limited. Objectives
1. Promote Menstrual Hygiene: Spread awareness of menstrual hygiene and make sanitary products available. 1. Reduce School Dropout Rates: Cut absenteeism and dropouts among adolescent girls by making sure they can get menstrual hygiene products. 1. Economic Empowerment: Give women and girls economic opportunities by encouraging the local manufacture and distribution of sanitary products.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Odisha State Medical Corporation
Individual, Institution
26 Feb 2018
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Khushi Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only residents of Odisha are covered
Only residents of Odisha are covered.
Every schoolgirl studying in classes 6th to 12th…
Every schoolgirl studying in classes 6th to 12th qualifies.
Benefits Provided
Khushi Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Through the Khushi Scheme, women and girls in the state gain a number of benefits for menstrual hygiene and general well-being.
Free or Subsidized Napkins:
Women and girls receive sanitary napkins free or at low cost, with a focus on rural and underserved places where such products are hard to find.
Education and Awareness:
Awareness campaigns teach good menstrual hygiene practices so that women and girls can keep healthier and cleaner.
Support for Adolescent Girls:
Access to sanitary products combined with awareness helps adolescent girls miss fewer school days and stay on in school to complete their education.
Employment:
Local manufacture of sanitary napkins is frequently encouraged under the scheme, creating jobs and adding to the local economy.
Prevention of Health Issues:
Wider use of sanitary products and proper hygiene practices help ward off menstruation-related problems like infections and rashes.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The girl's Aadhaar Card
The girl's Aadhaar Card
Residence proof
Residence proof
Identity card issued by the school
Identity card issued by the school
2018-02-26
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Khushi Scheme through the offline application process outlined below.
No application is needed anywhere to receive benefits…
No application is needed anywhere to receive benefits under the Odisha Khushi Scheme.
Schoolgirls of Class 6th to Class 12 are…
Schoolgirls of Class 6th to Class 12 are handed free Sanitary Pads/ Napkins at their own school.
Women in rural areas can get 6 Napkins…
Women in rural areas can get 6 Napkins for the nominal price of Rs. 6/- by approaching their local ASHA Worker.
Details about the Khushi Scheme and its benefits…
Details about the Khushi Scheme and its benefits may also be obtained at the nearest Primary Health Centers (PHCs) or community health centers.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.