Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Haryana
Mahila Evam Kishori Samman Yojana Haryana 2026 – Free Sanitary Napkins for BPL Women
Objective
Mahila Evam Kishori Samman Yojana ensures menstrual hygiene for women and girls from BPL families in Haryana by providing free sanitary napkins every month — addressing period poverty and reducing school dropout among adolescent girls due to menstrual health issues.
Eligibility Criteria
- BPL (Below Poverty Line) women and adolescent girls in Haryana
- Adolescent girls between 11–45 years of age from BPL households
- Must be a resident of Haryana
- Distribution primarily through Anganwadi centres and district welfare offices
Benefits & Features
- 1Free sanitary napkins distributed every month
- 2Covers adolescent girls (school-going) and adult women from BPL families
- 3Distribution through Anganwadi centres for convenient local access
- 4Promotes menstrual hygiene and reduces health risks associated with unhygienic practices
Required Documents
- BPL ration card (as proof of BPL status)
- Aadhaar card
- Residence proof of Haryana
How to Apply
Frequently Asked Questions
| How do I register for this scheme? | Visit your nearest Anganwadi centre with your BPL ration card and Aadhaar card. The Anganwadi worker will register you and start monthly distribution. |
| Is this available for school girls too? | Yes. Adolescent girls (typically 11-18 years) from BPL families can receive sanitary napkins either through their Anganwadi centre or through their government school under the National Health Mission's menstrual hygiene component. |
| What is the quality of napkins provided? | The state provides standard sanitary napkins procured through government channels. The quality meets standard hygiene norms. |
Official Portal & Helpline
1What Is Mahila Evam Kishori Samman Yojana?
Period poverty is real. Millions of women and girls in India cannot afford sanitary napkins — and in BPL households, this cost often falls completely off the priority list. The Mahila Evam Kishori Samman Yojana in Haryana directly addresses this by providing free sanitary napkins every month to BPL women and girls.
The scheme operates through the Women & Child Development Department of Haryana and delivers through the existing Anganwadi network — making it accessible even in small villages.
2Who Benefits?
- Women aged 11–45 from BPL families in Haryana
- Adolescent girls (particularly school-going girls who risk dropout during menstruation)
- Both urban and rural BPL households
3How to Start Receiving the Benefit
The process is simple and local:
- Go to your nearest Anganwadi centre (most villages and urban wards have one)
- Bring your BPL ration card and Aadhaar card
- The Anganwadi worker registers you as a beneficiary
- You receive your free sanitary napkins every month at the same centre
For school girls: Ask your school principal. Many government schools in Haryana distribute napkins under this scheme or the National Health Mission's Kishori Shakti programme.
4Why This Matters for Girls' Education
Studies across India consistently show that menstrual hygiene availability directly impacts school attendance. Girls from BPL families who lack sanitary products often miss 4–5 days of school every month — or drop out entirely. Schemes like this reduce that gap.
If your daughter is in a government school in Haryana, check with the school's health committee about distribution days.
5Contact for Queries
Haryana Women & Child Development Department: 0172-2574640 Or visit your district's Women & Child Development Office (CDPO office).