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Only 12 per cent of Indian women can actually afford commercially produced sanitary napkins.

MPCB suggests separate collection of sanitary waste

According to MPCB the onus was on manufacturers to arrange for disposal of sanitary napkins.

12 May 2018 1:12 AM IST

Only 12 per cent of Indian women can actually afford commercially produced sanitary napkins.

Govt launches affordable sanitary napkins, priced at Rs 2.50 per pad

About 78 per cent women in urban areas use hygienic methods of protection during menstrual period.

4 Jun 2018 9:05 PM IST

Parents of general category are also alleging that private schools are overcharging for books and stationery. (Representational image)

HC pulls up govt on ashram schools

The bench said that it was the state's obligatory duty to provide basic facilities to such schools.

15 July 2017 1:55 AM IST

NHRC issues notice to Delhi Police in govt shelter molestation case

The NHRC has also asked for a detailed report within four weeks.

3 May 2017 10:42 AM IST

The GST Council cleared nil rate on live asses, mules and hinnies while placing live horses under the 12 per cent bracket.

GST on sanitary pads to protect tax credit for makers: Finance Min

It cited protection of rights of domestic sanitary manufacturers as a reason for not exempting this necessary product...

10 July 2017 8:22 PM IST

Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Make sanitary napkins tax free': Maneka Gandhi writes to Arun Jaitley

Gandhi is believed to have communicated the overwhelming response the petition has received.

31 March 2017 10:37 AM IST

Shalini Thackeray met Mr Jaitley, asking him to remove GST on sanitary pads.

FM wants sanitary pads to stay free from GST

Sudhir Mungantiwar writes letter to Central government after being presented sanitary napkins by MNS.

1 July 2017 3:35 AM IST

GST, which will replace more than a dozen central and state levies like factory-gate, excise duty, service tax and local sales tax or VAT, is Indias biggest tax reform in the 70 years of independence. (Phtoto: Representational/PTI)

Did govt forget women's needs in fixing GST slabs?

The government's economic policies are key indicators of its intent and reflect its fundamental political ideology.

5 July 2017 2:23 AM IST

Bombay High Court

Why should sanitary pads not be exempt from GST: Bombay HC

Division bench of Chief Justice Manjula Chellur and Justice Nitin Jamdar was hearing the petition filed by Shetty Woman...

21 July 2017 3:37 AM IST

Delhi High Court. (Photo: Twitter)

Delhi HC seeks Finance Ministry's response on imposition of GST on...

The court also directed to conduct workshops on menstrual hygiene for school girls.

18 July 2017 4:10 PM IST

Maharashtra govt to give sanitary napkins for Rs 5 to school girls

The decision was taken by Women and Child Welfare Department led by Pankaja Munde.

1 Jun 2017 2:18 AM IST

Only 12 per cent of Indian women can actually afford commercially produced sanitary napkins.

Let's talk about period!

While the country still shies away from talking about menstruation, this 19-year-old has taken upon herself to educate...

18 Dec 2017 1:52 AM IST