Discussion
In October 2021, which state launched the programme named 'Swechha' to tackle the stigma attached to menstruation, prioritise female personal hygiene and encourage a healthy dialogue of information?
Answer: B
Andhra Pradesh launched the Swechha programme in October 2021, under Chief Minister Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. It provides free sanitary napkins to adolescent girls in government schools and junior colleges and runs awareness on menstrual hygiene to reduce the stigma.
Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Telangana have their own hygiene or health schemes but did not launch a programme under this name.
The scheme provides free sanitary napkins to girls studying in government schools and junior colleges in Andhra Pradesh.
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