Sanitary napkins on doorstep for village women

Our Correspondent

Nawanshahr, April 10

In a unique initiative to help village women, the Nawanshahr Police’s Helping Hand organisation in collaboration with ‘Awaaz’ NGO launched two helpline numbers i.e. 96455-07474 and 96452-76499 for availing sanitary napkins on their doorstep amid the curfew.

Launching the initiative, SSP Nawanshahr Alka Meena distributed sanitary napkins at slums areas near Dana Mandi here among women from families of migrant laborers. She said amid the curfew, it is important for women to maintain hygiene and take care of their essentials. “Initially 20,000 pads have been distributed free of cost among poor women and financially capable women will be charged for these,” she said.

She further said helpline numbers were being operated by women police staff, thus, “Women ordering napkins do not have to hesitate and may place their orders freely,” she said.

Helping Hand in-charge DSP Raj Kumar said apart from the above-mentioned venture, they also distributed ration packets among the needy. He said volunteers of the NGO and police personnel have been visiting villages and catering the needs of the people in all aspects.