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Health
Andhra Pradesh allocates Rs 6 crore for sanitary kits in BC hostels
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 09:48 AM
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The state government has earmarked Rs 6 crore to supply sanitary kits to backward‑class hostels across Andhra Pradesh, aiming to improve hygiene for resident students.
The Andhra Pradesh government announced a budget of Rs 6 crore to procure and distribute sanitary kits to backward‑class (BC) hostels throughout the state. The initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance hygiene standards in government‑run accommodation for students from economically weaker sections.
Under the scheme, each hostel will receive a set of essential items such as sanitary napkins, soaps, disinfectants and other personal care products. The distribution is expected to begin in the coming weeks, with the state health department overseeing quality control and logistics.
Officials said the move aims to address long‑standing concerns about inadequate sanitation facilities in BC hostels, which have been highlighted in recent health surveys. By ensuring a steady supply of clean and safe products, the government hopes to reduce health risks and improve the overall well‑being of hostel residents.
The allocation reflects the state's commitment to gender‑sensitive welfare measures, aligning with national guidelines on menstrual hygiene management and public health.
Further details on the rollout schedule and the number of hostels covered will be released by the department in due course.
Under the scheme, each hostel will receive a set of essential items such as sanitary napkins, soaps, disinfectants and other personal care products. The distribution is expected to begin in the coming weeks, with the state health department overseeing quality control and logistics.
Officials said the move aims to address long‑standing concerns about inadequate sanitation facilities in BC hostels, which have been highlighted in recent health surveys. By ensuring a steady supply of clean and safe products, the government hopes to reduce health risks and improve the overall well‑being of hostel residents.
The allocation reflects the state's commitment to gender‑sensitive welfare measures, aligning with national guidelines on menstrual hygiene management and public health.
Further details on the rollout schedule and the number of hostels covered will be released by the department in due course.