Ahead of floods, campaign for sanitary vending machines in Assam
The Hindu
More than 23% adolescent girls face hardship when natural disasters strike
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) has started a campaign seeking donations for sanitary pad vending and disposal machines.
The authority said 23% of adolescent girls suffer during menstruation and the percentage increases during natural disasters such as floods.
Floods are an annual phenomenon in Assam, often striking in waves between May and October. They kill dozens of people and scores of animals — domestic and wild — almost every year.

The draft policy for “Responsible Digital Use Among Students”, released on Monday by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has recommended that parents set structured routines with clear screen-time rules and prioritise privacy, safety, and open conversation with children on digital well-being.












