Menstrual Products in India: Pads, Tampons, Cups, Discs & Underwear

• Disposable pads are the easiest entry point and carry no toxic shock syndrome (TSS) risk, but cost the most over a lifetime and create the most waste.
• Tampons, cups and discs sit inside the body — convenient for sport, swimming and saree or tight clothing — but each needs a short learning curve.
• A single menstrual cup (around Rs 400-1,500) lasts 5-10 years and can replace thousands of disposable products, making it the cheapest and greenest option.
• Period underwear and reusable cloth pads are comfortable, sustainable, insertion-free choices for light-to-moderate days or as backup.
• TSS is rare and largely preventable: match absorbency to flow, change tampons every 4-8 hours, and never leave a cup in beyond 12 hours.
• Government schemes (Suvidha, RBSK, several state programmes) make pads affordable or free for low-income and school-going girls.

There is no universally "best" menstrual product — only the one that fits your flow, body, routine and budget. Most women settle on a combination (for example, a cup for work days and period underwear for sleep) rather than a single product.

Three questions help narrow the choice. First, are you comfortable inserting something, or do you prefer an external product? Second, how heavy is your flow, and does it change through the period? If your flow soaks a pad or tampon in under two hours or you pass large clots, read heavy menstrual bleeding and when period clots are worth worrying about. Third, what matters most to you — lowest cost, lowest waste, convenience, or no learning curve?

The sections below break down every option so you can match it to your answers. For a shorter primer, see period products 101.

Disposable sanitary pads are by far the most widely used menstrual product in India, used by roughly 60-70% of urban women and a growing, though lower, share of rural women. A pad is an absorbent layer (usually a wood-pulp core with a synthetic top sheet and a waterproof back sheet) that sticks to the underwear and absorbs blood as it leaves the body.

Popular Indian pad brands and typical prices: Whisper (Choice, Ultra, Bindazzz, XL Maxi night variants), roughly Rs 40-300 per pack; Stayfree (Secure, All Nights, Dry Max), Rs 40-250; Sofy (Bodyfit, AntiBacteria, XL Maxi), Rs 50-300; Niine (bamboo and corn-starch biodegradable variants), Rs 100-300; Carmesi (organic-cotton biodegradable), Rs 200-400 per pack of 10; Saral (banana-fibre biodegradable), Rs 150-300; Paree, Rs 50-200; Anandi (affordable Indian-made), Rs 30-150. Subsidised Suvidha pads cost about Rs 6 for a pack of 4 at Jan Aushadhi Kendras. Many state governments also supply pads under menstrual-hygiene schemes.

Sizes and absorbency: regular (8-10 cm wide, light-to-moderate flow), large or maxi (10-12 cm, moderate-to-heavy), XL or XXL (12-15 cm or longer, heavy flow and overnight), ultra-thin (less bulky, lower absorbency, for light days) and panty liners (very thin, for spotting and discharge).

Advantages: available almost everywhere; familiar and culturally accepted; no insertion needed; visible blood makes it easy to gauge flow; no TSS risk; no learning curve; price points for every budget.

Disadvantages: the running cost over a reproductive lifetime is the highest of any option; most pads contain non-biodegradable plastic and persist in landfill for centuries; they can cause irritation, contact dermatitis or rashes in some women (especially fragranced or low-quality pads); a visible bulge under tight clothing; they can shift and leak; not usable for swimming; retained moisture can feel uncomfortable in hot, humid Indian weather; chemical disclosure is limited.

Best for: women who prefer external products, those new to menstruation, contexts where insertion is not acceptable, very light days needing only a liner, frequent travellers who value single-use convenience, and anyone who wants a predictable, widely-available product.

Tampons are absorbent cylinders of cotton, rayon or a blend, inserted into the vagina to absorb blood internally before it exits. A string allows easy removal. They are widely used internationally but have lower adoption in India for cultural and practical reasons, though use is rising among younger urban women.

Indian tampon brands and prices: Sofy AT (applicator-free, the most common in India), Rs 150-300 per pack of 16; OB (applicator-free), Rs 200-400; Tampax (with applicator, less common), Rs 200-500 when available; Carmesi (organic cotton), Rs 250-400. For help picking the right one, see tampon sizes and our guide to tampons without applicators.

Absorbency (international standard): Lite (6-9 g) for light flow or day one; Regular (9-12 g) for moderate; Super (12-15 g) for moderate-to-heavy; Super Plus (15-18 g) for heavy; Ultra (18 g+) for very heavy.

Advantages: no visible bulge, so they work under saree, leggings, gym wear and swimwear; can be worn while swimming; less restrictive than pads during activity; smaller to carry; less skin contact with blood, so less odour; many women find them cooler in hot weather. A first-time guide is here: how to insert a tampon.

Disadvantages: insertion takes a little practice, especially without an applicator; a small TSS risk (see the dedicated section); must be changed every 4-8 hours regardless of flow; you cannot easily see how much you are bleeding; a cultural barrier exists in some Indian families; the wrong absorbency for your flow can cause dryness; cost is similar to pads.

Best for: women who exercise or swim on their periods; dancers, athletes and gym-goers; those with limited bathroom access at work; frequent travellers; women who find pads hot or bulky; and anyone in a setting where tampons are accepted.

Common Indian myths to clear up: tampons do not "break" the hymen or affect virginity in any meaningful sense; a tampon cannot get lost inside the body (the vagina is a closed space and the string stays accessible); tampons do not cause infection when used correctly; and unmarried Indian women can use them safely if they wish.

Menstrual cups are reusable bell-shaped cups, usually of medical-grade silicone, inserted into the vagina to collect (not absorb) blood. You empty, rinse and reinsert every 4-12 hours depending on flow. With proper care a cup lasts 5-10 years, making it the most cost-effective and lowest-waste product available. For a full walkthrough see how to use a menstrual cup.

Indian cup brands and prices: SheCup (pioneer Indian brand, medical-grade silicone), Rs 700-1,200, sizes Small (under 30, no vaginal childbirth) and Large; Sirona, Rs 600-1,000 (also makes a disc); Pee Safe, Rs 400-700, the budget option; Boondh (charcoal-infused silicone), Rs 800-1,200; Plush (designed for Indian bodies), Rs 700-1,200; Wings, Rs 500-900; Carmesi, Rs 600-1,200; Niine, Rs 500-800. Imported brands such as DivaCup, MoonCup, Lunette and Saalt cost Rs 1,500-2,500. The arithmetic is stark: a Rs 600 cup over five years works out to about Rs 10 a month, against Rs 100-300 a month for disposables.

Sizes and selection: most brands offer Small (or Mini) for younger users, those who have not had a vaginal birth, lighter flow or a stronger pelvic floor; and Large for women over 30, after vaginal childbirth, or with heavier flow. Material is usually medical-grade silicone, sometimes TPE (a hypoallergenic alternative) or, less commonly now, natural rubber. Softer cups insert more easily but may not fully unfold; firmer cups unfold readily but are harder to insert.

Advantages: dramatic long-term savings; very low environmental impact (one cup replaces thousands of disposables); wear time of 6-12 hours depending on flow, far longer than a tampon — ideal for work, travel, sleep and sport; very low TSS risk with proper use; no fragrance or chemicals; high capacity (15-30 ml) suits heavy flow; no bulge or odour; lets you measure flow accurately.

Disadvantages: a real learning curve — most women need 2-3 cycles to feel confident; insertion and removal mean touching your genitals, which some find uncomfortable at first; emptying in a public toilet without a sink takes planning (carry a water bottle or wipes); cleaning between uses and sterilising between periods are essential; not ideal for a very weak pelvic floor; IUD users should ask their gynaecologist first, as strong suction can rarely dislodge an IUD. If you hit problems, our menstrual cup troubleshooting guide covers leaks, seal failures and stuck removals, and 22 common cup questions are answered here.

Best for: women in their 20s-40s with settled cycles; frequent travellers; those who exercise or swim on their periods; people with limited bathroom access; anyone reducing their environmental footprint; those with heavy flow that overwhelms pads; and anyone comfortable learning a new method for long-term savings.

Menstrual discs are flat, shallow-rimmed discs inserted high in the vagina to collect blood. Unlike cups, which sit in the vaginal canal and rely on suction, a disc sits horizontally in the vaginal fornix (the wider space behind the pubic bone). They are gaining popularity internationally for a few specific advantages, though Indian availability still lags behind cups.

Indian disc brands and prices: Sirona Menstrual Disc, Rs 700-1,000 (reusable); Pee Safe Menstrual Disc, Rs 800-1,200. Imported options such as Saalt Disc and Flex Disc are available online for Rs 2,000-4,000 (some reusable, some disposable).

Sizes: most brands offer one near-universal size, as the cervix position is less affected by individual anatomy than the vaginal canal; a few offer small and regular.

Advantages over cups: a disc can stay in during penetrative sex without removal, which matters for some couples (for the wider picture, see sex during your period); positioning at the cervix relies less on suction, so insertion is easier for some; many discs allow "auto-dumping" (releasing contents while urinating without removing the disc), useful where bathroom access is limited; comparable capacity to cups (around 30-60 ml).

Disadvantages: a smaller Indian market means fewer brands and higher prices; the insertion technique differs from a cup and has its own learning curve; some find a disc harder to position; removal can be messier; reusable discs need the same cleaning and sterilising as cups; and disposable discs cancel out the environmental benefit.

Best for: women who already use a cup and want to try something different; those who want product-free sex during their period; anyone whose cup does not fit comfortably due to pelvic-floor or anatomical variation; and those who value the auto-dumping option.

Practical note for India: discs are still niche and most chemists do not stock them. They are usually bought online (Amazon, Flipkart, Nykaa, brand sites or specialist stores). For most first-time internal-product users in India, a cup is the better starting point — wider availability, more support resources in Indian languages, and lower cost.

Period underwear looks like ordinary underwear but has absorbent layers built into the gusset, holding the equivalent of 2-5 tampons' worth of blood without leaking. You wear it in place of regular underwear, wash it after use, and reuse it for years. It works as a standalone product on light-to-moderate days or as backup for a cup, tampon or pad.

Indian period-underwear brands and prices: Saathi Periods, Rs 400-800 a pair; Carmesi Period Panties, Rs 500-900; Pee Safe Period Panties, Rs 400-700; Adira, Rs 700-1,500; Sirona Period Panties, Rs 500-900. Imported brands such as Thinx, Modibodi and Saalt sell for Rs 1,500-3,500 a pair. A common starting point is 3-4 pairs to rotate through a period; each pair lasts 2-3 years with proper care.

Absorbency: most brands offer light (1-2 tampons equivalent, for spotting or light days), moderate (about 3 tampons), and heavy or super (4-5 tampons, for heavy days). Some offer overnight versions with extended back coverage.

Advantages: very comfortable — it feels like normal underwear; no insertion and no learning curve; no TSS risk; excellent for sleep; ideal for light days when a pad feels excessive; reusable for years, so cost-effective; low environmental impact; pairs well with a cup or tampon on heavy days; and useful for postpartum bleeding, light spotting between periods and exercise leaks.

Disadvantages: a meaningful upfront cost (Rs 1,500-3,000 for a starter set); each pair must be washed after every use and takes time to dry; capacity may not be enough for the heaviest days alone; the gusset can feel warm or damp to some; and changing in a public toilet means carrying a fresh pair and a bag for the used one.

Best for: women with light-to-moderate flow; anyone reducing disposables; postpartum women with ongoing lochia; those with light spotting between periods (see spotting between periods); and anyone wanting backup for a cup or tampon during sleep or long stretches without a bathroom.

Care and longevity: rinse in cold water immediately after use (warm water sets stains); wash cold to lukewarm (under 30 degrees C) without fabric softener; a gentle machine cycle is usually fine; air-dry rather than tumble-dry, as heat damages the absorbent layers; and avoid bleach, which ruins the waterproof barrier. Cared for this way, most pairs last 2-3 years.

Reusable cloth pads are sewn from absorbent cotton (often with a waterproof PUL backing) and worn like disposable pads, then washed and reused for years. They are increasingly popular among Indian women seeking sustainable, low-cost, chemical-free options — and reflect a long tradition of cloth menstrual care in Indian villages before disposables became common.

Indian cloth-pad brands and prices: Eco Femme (a social enterprise from Auroville, Tamil Nadu), Rs 200-400 a pad, often in packs of 4-6 for Rs 1,500-2,500; Goonj (My Pad initiative), Rs 100-200; Saukhyam (Kerala), Rs 200-300; Boondh, Rs 200-400; Pee Safe, Rs 300-500. Many local NGO and self-help-group brands sell at Rs 50-200 a pad. A starting set of 6-10 pads (Rs 1,000-3,000) typically lasts 3-5 years.

Construction: usually several layers — a soft natural top (cotton, bamboo or hemp), absorbent middle layers, and a waterproof PUL base (or a wool cover for a fully chemical-free version). Snaps or velcro secure the pad to the underwear. Sizes range from liner to overnight maxi.

Advantages: very low long-term cost; near-zero waste over years of use; chemical-free options for sensitive skin; natural fabrics breathe better than plastic-backed disposables; they support Indian livelihood groups (Eco Femme employs rural Tamil Nadu women); and they continue a familiar traditional practice.

Disadvantages: daily washing during periods; drying space needed, ideally in sunlight; not discreet to change away from home (carry a wet bag); some find them bulkier than disposables; they need reliable water access; and drying is slow in the monsoon, so keep spares.

Best for: women committed to sustainability or the lowest long-term cost; those with skin sensitivity to disposable-pad chemicals; women in areas with limited pad access; supporters of Indian social enterprises; and postpartum or breastfeeding women managing extended bleeding.

Care: rinse immediately in cold water until it runs clear; soak in cold water if you cannot wash straight away; wash by hand or machine with mild detergent (no softener, no bleach); and air-dry, ideally in sunlight. With this care, cloth pads last 3-5 years.

The total cost of menstrual products over a reproductive lifetime (roughly 35-40 years of periods) varies enormously by choice. The figures below are realistic estimates at 2026 Indian prices; treat them as ballparks, not exact bills, since flow, cycle length and habits differ.

Standard disposable pads (Whisper, Stayfree, Sofy mid-range): about Rs 150 a month x 12 months x 38 years = roughly Rs 68,000 lifetime, plus 5,000-7,000 pads to dispose of.

Premium organic pads (Niine, Carmesi, Saral): about Rs 250 a month x 12 x 38 = roughly Rs 114,000, with a smaller footprint than standard disposables but still significant waste.

Subsidised Suvidha pads (Rs 6 per pack of 4 at Jan Aushadhi Kendras): roughly Rs 30-50 a month if used alone x 12 x 38 = about Rs 14,000-23,000 — the cheapest disposable route, though Jan Aushadhi Kendras are not yet everywhere.

Tampons (Sofy AT, OB): about Rs 200 a month x 12 x 38 = roughly Rs 91,000, plus 5,000-7,000 tampons to dispose of.

Menstrual cup (Sirona, SheCup, Pee Safe): one Rs 700 cup lasts 5-10 years, so 4-8 cups across 38 years = about Rs 2,800-5,600 lifetime — the cheapest sustainable option, with minimal waste.

Premium menstrual cup (DivaCup, Lunette, Saalt): about Rs 2,000 a cup x 4-8 = roughly Rs 8,000-16,000 — still far below disposables.

Period underwear (4-pair set): about Rs 2,000 a set lasting 2-3 years, so 13-19 sets across 38 years = roughly Rs 26,000-38,000.

Reusable cloth pads (Eco Femme set): about Rs 2,000 a set of 6-8 lasting 3-5 years, so 8-13 sets = roughly Rs 16,000-26,000.

Mixed approach (cup plus period-underwear backup plus the odd disposable while travelling): typically Rs 5,000-10,000 lifetime, and what most women find works best in practice.

The headline: choosing a cup can save roughly Rs 60,000-110,000 over a lifetime versus standard disposables. If heavy or unpredictable bleeding is driving up your spend, it is worth reading what irregular periods can mean and seeing a doctor.

For low-income women, the Government of India's Menstrual Hygiene Scheme (Suvidha) provides Rs 6 packs of 4 pads through Jan Aushadhi Kendras. School-going adolescent girls receive free pads under the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), and several states (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra) supply free products to BPL women and adolescents. Access is also central to keeping girls in school, as covered in menstrual hygiene for school girls in India.

The environmental footprint of menstrual products has become a serious concern as awareness grows about plastic pollution, landfill burden and chemical leaching. Estimates suggest the average woman uses many thousands of disposable products over her lifetime, the vast majority of which end up in landfill, burn pits, drains or water bodies.

Disposable pads: a typical pad is largely plastic (a wood-pulp core wrapped in a plastic top sheet, sealed with adhesive and backed with plastic) and can take centuries to break down in landfill. Burning pads — common in many Indian households given limited sanitation infrastructure — releases dioxins and other harmful chemicals, and pads flushed away cause sewage blockages.

Tampons: smaller in volume than pads but still substantial. Pure-cotton tampons biodegrade faster than pad components, but rayon and synthetic fibres do not. Applicators (less common in India, where applicator-free tampons dominate) add plastic. Tampons should never be flushed; wrap and bin them.

Menstrual cups: one cup over a decade replaces roughly 2,400-3,600 disposables. Making a single cup has a real footprint, but spread across years of use the per-period impact is far lower than disposables. At end of life, some manufacturers take cups back for recycling; otherwise dispose as general waste.

Period underwear: each pair replaces hundreds of disposables over its 2-3 year life. Washing adds a small water and energy cost, but the lifetime impact stays well below disposables.

Reusable cloth pads: the lowest impact of any product when used long-term. Cotton-only versions are biodegradable; PUL-backed versions hold a little plastic but last years, so total plastic falls dramatically versus disposables.

Indian context: limited sanitary-waste infrastructure means much of India's used menstrual waste ends up in burn pits, ill-suited landfills, drains or water bodies. Sanitation workers — often Dalit women — frequently handle this waste without protective equipment, a public-health and dignity concern. Choosing reusables is one way to ease that systemic burden.

Practical tips: if you use disposables, wrap them in paper and bin them in dry waste (never flush); look for biodegradable Indian brands (Niine, Carmesi, Saral, Anandi); shift at least part of your cycle to reusables; and advocate for proper menstrual-waste handling in your community.

The switch to a menstrual cup usually takes 2-3 cycles to feel natural. The first cycle is often the hardest, the second much easier, and by the third or fourth most women are confident. Here is a structured approach for first-time Indian users. A more detailed walkthrough lives in our menstrual cup how-to guide.

Before you buy: read up, watch cup-education videos from Indian creators in your language, look at sizing charts for your age and childbirth history, and pick a brand on availability, price and reviews. For most first-time Indian users, SheCup, Sirona, Pee Safe, Plush or Wings at Rs 400-1,000 are good starting points.

Choosing a size: most brands offer Small (or Mini) for younger users, those who have not had a vaginal birth, lighter flow or a stronger pelvic floor; and Large for women over 30, after vaginal childbirth, or with heavier flow. If unsure, a smaller cup is easier to insert at first, even if it needs emptying a little more often.

Before first use: sterilise the cup by boiling it in plain water for 5-10 minutes (use a dedicated pot). Trim the stem if it pokes (most cups have trim markings). Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

Insertion, step by step: (1) Relax — first attempts go better after a warm shower. (2) Fold the cup; common folds are the C-fold (flatten then fold in half into a C), the punch-down fold (push one rim edge into the cup to make a point) and the 7-fold. Try a few. (3) Position yourself — squat over the toilet, sit with legs apart, or rest one foot on the seat or tub edge; relax your pelvic floor. (4) Hold the folded cup in one hand and part the labia with the other. (5) Aim toward your tailbone, not straight up — the vagina angles backward. (6) Push gently until the stem disappears or only its tip is felt. (7) Let the cup unfold; you may hear a soft pop. If it does not, gently rotate it or run a finger around the base. (8) Run a finger around the base to confirm it is round, not folded. (9) Tug the stem gently — slight resistance means the seal has formed.

If insertion hurts, stop and try later. Pain usually means tense muscles — relax, change the fold, try after a warm bath, or lie down with knees bent. If pain persists, the cup may be too large; size down or ask a gynaecologist. Our cup troubleshooting guide covers stubborn problems in detail.

Wearing it: most cups can stay in for 6-12 hours depending on flow; empty more often on heavy days. To test your seal, change your underwear and wait an hour — no leak means a good seal. A little leakage in the first cycle is normal while you learn.

Removal, step by step: (1) Wash your hands. (2) Sit, squat or raise one foot. (3) Bear down gently to bring the cup lower. (4) Pinch the base to break the suction — do not pull the stem first. (5) Rock it side to side and ease it out, keeping it upright. (6) Empty into the toilet, rinse, and reinsert.

Between uses: rinse before reinserting. In a public toilet without a sink, carry a water bottle to rinse over the bowl, or use toilet paper or intimate wipes. Some users keep a second cup so one can be cleaning while the other is in use.

Between periods: at the end of your period, wash with mild soap and water, then sterilise by boiling for 5-10 minutes. Dry fully and store in the breathable cotton pouch (never an airtight bag).

Common first-cycle fixes: leakage usually means the cup has not fully opened (check, rotate, or reinsert) or is too small for your flow (empty more often or size up); discomfort usually means it sits too low (push higher) or the stem is too long (trim more); difficulty removing means break the seal before pulling; and a cup that keeps slipping down can improve with Kegel and pelvic-floor exercises over time.

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but serious bacterial illness that can occur with internal menstrual products — mainly tampons, very rarely cups. It is caused by toxins from Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria. The overall risk is very low, but knowing the warning signs and prevention steps matters. For a deeper safety walkthrough, see our TSS and period-products safety guide and tampon safety and TSS prevention.

Risk by product: highest with super-absorbent tampons left in too long (the original 1980s outbreak was linked to super-absorbent rayon tampons since reformulated); much lower with regular and modern tampons; very low with cups; and essentially zero with pads and period underwear, which sit outside the body. It is also possible with diaphragms and cervical caps.

Warning signs (during or shortly after using an internal product): sudden high fever (above 38.9 degrees C / 102 degrees F); vomiting and diarrhoea; a sunburn-like rash, especially on palms and soles; muscle aches; dizziness or fainting; confusion; sore throat; redness of the eyes, mouth or throat; and a drop in blood pressure. TSS can progress rapidly to shock and organ failure if untreated.

If you suspect TSS: remove any internal product immediately, go to an emergency department or call 102/108 the same day, and tell the team you use menstrual products and could have TSS. Treatment is urgent — antibiotics, supportive care and sometimes intensive care.

Prevention with tampons: use the lowest absorbency that handles your flow; change every 4-8 hours and never exceed 8 hours; alternate with pads (for example, tampon by day, pad at night); never wear two tampons at once; wash your hands before and after; and avoid tampons entirely if you have ever had TSS.

Prevention with cups: wash hands before every insertion and removal; sterilise between periods by boiling 5-10 minutes; rinse between uses during a period; empty at least every 12 hours; do not use a cup if you have an active vaginal infection; and avoid cups if you have ever had TSS.

Prevention with period underwear: change at least once a day, more often on heavy days; wash hands during changes; launder used pairs promptly; and do not wear a single pair beyond about 12 hours.

Context: TSS became widely known after a 1980s outbreak linked to a super-absorbent rayon tampon that was withdrawn. Modern designs and clear absorbency labelling have cut the risk sharply, and current incidence is on the order of a few cases per 100,000 menstruating women per year — very rare, but worth recognising. Most cases are preventable with simple hygiene and correct use.

Higher-risk groups: anyone with a prior history of TSS (avoid all internal products), women with a current vaginal infection, regular users of very high-absorbency tampons, and those who leave tampons in beyond 8 hours or skip hand hygiene.

Switching products is normal and rarely needs medical input. But see a gynaecologist or seek urgent care if any of the following apply.

• You develop TSS warning signs — sudden high fever, vomiting or diarrhoea, a sunburn-like rash, dizziness or confusion while using a tampon, cup or disc. Remove the product and go to an emergency department or call 102/108 the same day.
• You soak through a pad or tampon every hour or two, pass clots larger than a 2-rupee coin, or your period lasts longer than 7 days — this is heavy menstrual bleeding and deserves assessment.
• A cup, tampon or disc causes persistent pain, you cannot remove it, or you notice an unusual or foul-smelling discharge — read vaginal discharge: normal vs abnormal.
• Your periods are irregular, unusually painful, or have changed noticeably; see abnormal periods and when to see a doctor.
• You use an IUD and want to start a cup — confirm with your gynaecologist first.

• WHO — Menstrual health (Sexual and reproductive health and rights)
• ACOG — Tampons, Pads, and Other Period Products (FAQ)
• NHS — Periods and period products
• NHS — Toxic shock syndrome
• Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India — Menstrual Hygiene Scheme