{"id":55612,"date":"2025-11-20T20:07:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T14:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/?p=55612"},"modified":"2025-11-20T20:07:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T14:37:11","slug":"for-the-first-time-in-the-country-mann-government-spent-%e2%82%b954-crores-on-free-pad-distribution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/punjab\/for-the-first-time-in-the-country-mann-government-spent-%e2%82%b954-crores-on-free-pad-distribution\/","title":{"rendered":"For the first time in the country! Mann government spent \u20b954 crores on free pad distribution"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Forever ending previous governments\u2019 paper-only schemes!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Punjab News:<\/span> Today, the relief and confidence on the faces of millions of women in Punjab is a sign of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann\u2019s true leadership. The \u2018Navi Disha\u2019 scheme is not just a government program for distributing sanitary pads, but a commitment to giving top priority to the dignity, health, and respect of Punjab\u2019s daughters.<\/p>\n<p>This scheme has achieved victory on two major fronts: it has eliminated the poor quality problems of the old Congress government and established Punjab as a \u2018role model\u2019 in health delivery compared to many major states in the country.<\/p>\n<p>The previous Congress government\u2019s \u2018Udaan\u2019 scheme spent about \u20b940.55 crores annually, but women clearly say that the pads they received were poor quality, smelly, and caused infections. That money was only spent on paper, while women only got discomfort and shame.<\/p>\n<p>The Mann government immediately changed this disrespect. A large investment of \u20b953 crores has been made in the \u2018Navi Disha\u2019 scheme, which shows not only a bigger budget but also better intentions. As a result of this large investment, women are receiving excellent quality pads that are soft, safe, and 100% biodegradable (environment-friendly). Under guaranteed delivery, 13.65 lakh women are ensured a regular supply of 9 napkins every month. Also, to maintain digital transparency, distribution is monitored in \u2018real-time\u2019 through mobile apps and dashboards, so there\u2019s no room for theft or irregularities. Women know that the budget increase is not just spending, it\u2019s a direct investment in their health and dignity.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to other major states, Punjab has established a better, smoother, and more reliable model. While Uttar Pradesh has more cloth usage and supply interruptions, and Bihar\/Jharkhand have the lowest hygiene rates and weak distribution networks, Punjab is guaranteeing high coverage and monthly delivery to 13.65 lakh beneficiaries through its strong network of 27,313 Anganwadi centers. In states like Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan where stock-outs and lack of rural access have been major problems, Punjab has eliminated stock-outs through digital monitoring and ensures monthly delivery. Unlike Odisha and Chhattisgarh\u2019s inconsistent implementation of schemes, Punjab\u2019s scheme is structured, consistent, and quality-checked, approved by the Cabinet.<\/p>\n<p>Punjab has now become the country\u2019s leader in health and empowerment. In states where millions of women still live in fear of shame and infection, Punjab\u2019s women are going to work with confidence and safety.<\/p>\n<p>Gurpreet Kaur from a village says, \u201cEarlier it was difficult to go to work during those days of the month. We didn\u2019t have money, felt ashamed. Now the Anganwadi sister comes home every month to give pads. Mann sahab understood our small problem and restored our dignity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Navi Disha\u2019 is not just a health scheme. It is proof of Mann government\u2019s good governance, transparency, and genuine respect for women. This scheme shows that when intentions are clear, government schemes can change millions of lives.<\/p>\n<p>Every woman and daughter of Punjab is saying with pride today: The Mann government has given us not just convenience, but safety, dignity, and a \u2018Navi Disha\u2019 (new direction) to move forward. This is the real strength of the Punjab Model, which has placed it miles ahead of other states in the country!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forever ending previous governments\u2019 paper-only schemes! Punjab News: Today, the relief and confidence on the faces of millions of women in Punjab is a sign of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann\u2019s true leadership. 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