Government schools in Bengaluru do not receive sanitary napkins under various health schemes like Shuchi, and MHS. Bengaluru: Government schools that are beneficiaries of schemes like Shuchi, and Menstrual Health Scheme (MHS) are not receiving benefits of these schemes. The schools did not receive sanitary napkins from the state government after 2018. Bharathi, the Head […]
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Report says, city has more women and girls missing than men and boys. The number of missing cases of women and girls in Bengaluru is more than that of missing cases of men and boys. The data from Commissioner’s office shows that as of September 2022, 118 girls and 107 boys went missing. Whereas, the […]
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A study says 6.4 percent of girls who get early menses have chances of getting lifestyle diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and in 8 percent cases even depression. Chandigarh: Depression, diabetes, cardiovascular problems, breast cancer are more prevalent in girls who get menses at a young age. A study by the American Academy of Pediatrics […]
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Instead of calling it sexual harassment, ‘eve-teasing’ is used to describe most scenarios of this traumatic experience. By Praveena Parthiban Bangalore, Jan. 23, 2019. There has been an increase in the number of incidents reported of sexual harassment of girls who walk on roads alone, particularly in the remote areas of Bangalore. According to the […]
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