Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Kerala launched the WOMN (Women on the Move and Menstrual Needs) scheme on October 11, 2026, to improve menstrual hygiene and provide affordable sanitary napkins at public transport hubs. The scheme was inaugurated at the Thampanoor KSRTC bus terminal by the state’s Minister for Women and Child Development. Implemented by the Women and Child Development Department in association with HLL Lifecare, the initiative has an allocation of ₹16 lakh. Its initial phase covers 14 KSRTC terminals and depots, with plans for expansion to 93 additional depots and major tourist destinations. Each packet containing three sanitary napkins is priced at ₹10, and the scheme also provides eco-friendly disposal facilities.