Tribal Women in Maharashtra Demand Free Sanitary Napkins via Ration Shops

Hundreds of tribal women from Thane and Palghar districts protested at tehsil offices demanding free sanitary napkins through ration shops and anganwadi centres. Led by organizations like Shramjivi Sanghatana, they highlighted health risks from using unhygienic alternatives due to economic hardship. Protesters called for at least 12 free sanitary pads monthly to improve menstrual hygiene and dignity among poor Katkari and tribal communities.