92 pc women want sanitary pads in public washrooms: Survey

NEW DELHI: (May 28) More than 92 per cent of Indian women want sanitary pads to be made available as an essential item in public washrooms, with a majority saying the absence of menstrual hygiene support affects women’s dignity and inclusion in public spaces, according to a nationwide survey released on Thursday.

The report released ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28.

The 11th annual menstrual hygiene survey conducted by feminine hygiene brand Everteen covered over 2,100 women across several states and Union Territories. Around 88.6 per cent respondents were in the 19-35 years age group.

Source: PTI News

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