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SSC MTS 2023 PYQ — Question 89

SSC MTS - 03 May 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q89

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The Pudhumai Pen scheme is launched by which state government?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Tamil Nadu.

  • The "Pudhumai Pen" scheme was launched by the Tamil Nadu state government.
  • This scheme aims to promote women's empowerment and gender equality by providing free sanitary napkins to schoolgirls and college students.
  • It also includes educational programs on menstrual hygiene and reproductive health.
  • The scheme's name, "Pudhumai Pen," translates to "Modern Woman" in English, reflecting its goal of empowering women and addressing menstrual hygiene issues.