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84% Indian girls not ready for menstruation, shame leads to poor hygiene

Only 57.6% of women in India use sanitary napkins--48.5% in rural areas and 77.5% in urban areas

Village women and girls carry water at Fangadi Village on the outskirts of Ahmedabad. Photo: Reuters.

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Village women and girls carry water at Fangadi Village on the outskirts of Ahmedabad. Photo: Reuters.

Last Updated : Jan 22 2019 | 9:39 AM IST

Kala was 11 when she had her first menstrual period. She was at home preparing for her final exams and panicked when she found herself bleeding.

“My first reaction

First Published: Jan 22 2019 | 9:39 AM IST

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