Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Mansukh L Mandaviya launched the ‘JAN AUSHADHI SUVIDHA’- the Oxo-biodegradable Sanitary Napkin under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan aushadhi Pariyojana in New Delhi today. The affordable sanitary napkins will become available at over 3600 Janaushadhi Kendras functional in 33 States and Union Territories.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Mandaviya said, it is a special gift for all Women on the eve of World Environment day, as this unique product would ensure Affordability, Hygiene as well as Ease of use and disposal for them.

Jan Aushadhi Suvidha comes with a special additive, which makes it biodegradable when it comes in contact with oxygen after being discarded. He said, this will ensure ‘Swachhta, Swasthya and Suvidha’ for the underprivileged Women and go a long way in the achievement of Prime Minster Narendra Modi’s vision of Affordable and Quality Healthcare for All.

The Minister said that the average price of sanitary napkins available in the market today is around 8 rupees per pad, whereas the cost of SUVIDHA napkins is 2 rupees fifty paise per pad.

Mr Mandaviya noted that this is one of the most important requirement in ensuring the Health Security to that section of Women in India who still use unhygienic aids during menstrual period due to non-affordability of some of the popular brands of sanitary napkins.

Such unhygienic aids cause fungal infections, Reproductive Tract Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Cervical cancer and also make women vulnerable to infertility.