Janaushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Napkins Scheme 2026 - 100 Crore+ Pads Sold at Rs. 1 at Jan Aushadhi Kendras

Central government has started Janaushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Napkins Scheme to promote menstrual hygiene among women. In this scheme, Indian govt. is providing Suvidha Sanitary Pads at just Rs. 1 (earlier Rs. 2.5) through Jan Aushadhi Kendras. Jan Aushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Napkin is being made available in more than 18,000 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushdhi Pariyojna - PMBJP Kendras across the country at a minimum price of Rs. 1 per pad. The market price of the similar Sanitary Napkins is around Rs. 3 to Rs. 8 per pad.

Total sales of Suvidha Napkins as on 31 January 2026 crossed 100 crore. Over 22.50 crore pads were sold in FY 2025-26 alone up to 31 January 2026.

Janaushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Napkins Scheme 2026

Suvidha Sanitary Pads are available at the subsidized rates at designated Jan Aushadhi Stores. These sanitary napkins are sold in a pack of 4 and a packet is priced at just Rs. 4. These oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins are a big support to promote women hygiene. The subsidized oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins at Rs. 1 under the brand name Suvidha are available at more than 18,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the country.

The price of Suvidha pads was reduced from Rs. 2.5 to Rs. 1 per pad after the government decided to support the cost. The cost of manufacturing a single sanitary pad comes to around Rs. 2.5, so the government provides a subsidy to keep the retail price low. The total annual spending on subsidy depends on the sales volume.

Janaushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Napkins were launched on 27 August 2019 under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana. Government plans to open 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras by March 2027, and those interested can check the PM Jan Aushadhi Kendra online registration process.

Detail	Information
Scheme Name	Janaushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Napkins Scheme
Launched By	Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Beneficiaries	Women and girls across India
Benefit	Sanitary pads at Rs. 1 per pad
Availability	18,000+ Jan Aushadhi Kendras
Official Website	janaushadhi.gov.in

How to Buy Janaushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Napkins Online & Offline?

Some websites and e-commerce portals are selling Suvidha Sanitary Napkins online but there is no guarantee of these being original. They are also priced much higher than that of the original cost.

The better option is to locate your nearest Jan Aushadhi Kendra by selecting your district, area or PIN Code.

You can also download the Kendra list in PDF format by clicking on the Download PDF button on the search page of the official website itself.

The complete all India list of Jan Aushadhi Kendras as on 14 October 2025 can be downloaded from this link.

STEP 1 - Open the official website janaushadhi.gov.in and go to the Locate Kendra page.

STEP 2 - Select your state, district and area or enter your PIN Code to search for the nearest kendra.

STEP 3 - Note the address of the nearest Jan Aushadhi Kendra and visit it to buy Suvidha pads at Rs. 1 per pad.

Janaushadhi Suvidha (Oxo-Biodegradable) Sanitary Napkins are available in multiple sizes and pack options under the Surgical & Medical Consumables category. The Regular Size with wings comes in a Pack of 4 priced at Rs. 4, a Pack of 5 for Rs. 5, and a Pack of 10 priced at Rs. 10 or Rs. 30, depending on variant and packaging. The Large Size with wings is available in a Pack of 4 for Rs. 12, while the Extra Large (XL) Size with wings is priced at Rs. 15 for a Pack of 4.

Jan Aushadhi Sugam mobile app also helps find the nearest Jan Aushadhi Kendra using GPS. The app is free on Android and iOS and shows the real-time availability of products.

Janaushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Napkin Scheme

Since the starting of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana on 4 June 2018, over 100 crore sanitary napkins were sold at Jan Aushadhi Kendras till 31 January 2026. After the revision in the prices on 27 August 2019, the sale of these pads jumped by over 2 times.

Central govt. is focusing on quality, affordability and accessibility to raise women hygiene. These pads are useful for poor women as the average market price of one sanitary napkin is between Rs. 3 to Rs. 8. This decision of Modi govt. is a major step towards help for women in India through Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana.

Need for Jan Aushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Pads

Menstruation and menstrual practices still face some social, cultural, and religious restrictions which are a big barrier in the path of menstrual hygiene management. In many parts of the country especially in rural areas girls and women do not have access to sanitary products or they do not opt for them as most of these items available in the market are a bit costly.

This step made sure 'Swachhta, Swasthya and Suvidha' for the poor women of India. This step has been taken by the Union Department of Pharmaceuticals to achieve Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of Affordable and Quality Healthcare for All.

Quality of Oxo-Biodegradable Pads in Janaushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Napkins Scheme

Sanitary Napkins are eco-friendly, as these pads are made with Oxo-biodegradable material complying with ASTM D-6954 (biodegradability test) standards. Under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana, these pads are being sold at Rs. 1 per pad. Jan Aushadhi Suvidha sanitary napkins are available across all Kendras. Suvidha Pads are available in sufficient quantities across all Kendras.

Biodegradable Sanitary Pads - PM Bhartiya Jan Aushadi Pariyojana

The important features and highlights of these sanitary napkins are as follows:

• Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has introduced Suvidha sanitary pads.
• These oxo-biodegradable sanitary napkins are priced at just Rs. 1 per pad.
• These sanitary napkins come in a packet of 4 pads for Rs. 4.
• These Suvidha Sanitary pads will help poor women as the average price of a packet is Rs. 12 to 32 which would be given at just Rs. 4 in this scheme.
• So, govt. will provide these pads through 18,000+ Jan Aushadhi centers.
• The main aim of PM Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana scheme is to help rural women.