The Project Udita program was started on November 1, 2016, under the Women and Child Development Projects of the Madhya Pradesh Government. According to the concept of this scheme, Anganwadi workers and assistants will inform adolescent girls about the importance of proper hygiene during menstruation and sexually transmitted diseases due to negligence and provide them with sanitary napkins. If girls become aware of their health in their teenage years, then they all can remain healthy in future also.
Benefits
- Adolescent girls receive sanitary napkins for menstruation hygiene.
- Adolescent females’ health education should include nutrition, menstrual hygiene, and general health.
- Menstrual hygiene, nutrition, and other health topics are taught at Udita Corner in Anganwadi facilities.
- Better Health Awareness: The program teaches adolescent females about health and hygiene for long-term well-being.
Eligibility
- Adolescent Girls: All girls in the age group of 10 to 18 years.
- Women: The scheme is also available for women aged 18 to 49 years.
Application Process
- Offline:
- Beneficiaries should contact the Udita Corner set up in Anganwadi centers to access the benefits of the scheme.
Documents Required
- No documents are required to avail the benefits of this scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the objective of the scheme?
The main objective is to educate adolescent girls about menstrual hygiene and health, while providing them with sanitary napkins. - Who will get the benefits?
All adolescent girls and women aged 18 to 49 years will be the beneficiaries of this scheme. - What are the benefits under the scheme?
The benefits include the distribution of sanitary napkins, health education, and training on menstrual hygiene. - What is the Family Annual Income Eligibility Criteria?
There is no income criterion for this scheme; it is open to all adolescent girls and women within the specified age group. - Is an unmarried woman also eligible?
Yes, unmarried women in the age group of 18 to 49 years are also eligible to receive the benefits. - What is the eligible age for women?
Women in the age group of 18 to 49 years are eligible to benefit from this scheme. - What is the application process?
Beneficiaries need to approach the Udita Corner at Anganwadi centers to avail of the benefits. - What documents are required?
There are no documents required for this scheme.