Minister of Education Dr. Susil Premajayantha has announced plans to provide vouchers for the purchase of sanitary napkins to schoolgirls. The initiative aims to alleviate the burden on girls who struggle to obtain adequate hygiene products.
Dr. Premajayantha highlighted that measures will be implemented post the upcoming New Year to distribute vouchers sanitary napkins, as approved in a related cabinet paper. The government anticipates allocating approximately one billion rupees for this initiative, with each voucher valued at Rs. 1200.
Emphasizing the program’s objective, the Minister underscored its focus on extending support to girls from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
