Bihar school sanitary napkin funds misallocation — March 2024
In March 2024 Family24Rx covered a startling local education issue: a Bihar school reportedly allocated money meant for girls' sanitary napkins to male students for the 2016–17 year. The funds were part of the Mukhyamantri Kishori Swasthya Karyakram, a state program aimed at improving adolescent girls' health under the Nitish Kumar government. Authorities have set up a two-member committee to investigate how this happened and what needs to be fixed.
What happened
According to the report, budgeted amounts specifically intended for sanitary napkins ended up with male students instead. That means girls who should have received menstrual supplies may have gone without. The two-member committee will examine records from 2016–17, check purchase bills and distribution logs, and look for gaps in bookkeeping or deliberate misdirection of funds. This probe aims to find where responsibility lies and whether any recovery or disciplinary steps are needed.
Why this matters and what to watch for
Sanitary napkin programs aren't just about supplies; they're about keeping girls in school, protecting health, and reducing stigma. When funds get misallocated, the immediate victims are female students who miss out on basic menstrual care. Expect the committee's report to recommend clearer record-keeping, stricter oversight from district education offices, and possible action if officials or school staff are found responsible. Local authorities may also need to re-run distributions so affected girls get what they missed.
For readers worried about accuracy: this case covers the 2016–17 financial year, but the investigation happened in 2024 after records or complaints prompted a review. Time gaps like this can make evidence harder to trace, which is why audits and routine checks are crucial.
If you care about accountability in school health schemes, here are practical steps you can take: ask your local school for distribution lists and receipts if you're a parent; contact district education officers to request transparency; or reach out to local NGOs that support menstrual hygiene to help monitor or provide emergency supplies. Community oversight often speeds up corrective action.
Family24Rx reports on health-related local news because missteps in programs like Mukhyamantri Kishori Swasthya Karyakram affect families directly. We'll follow the committee's findings and share concrete updates: who was responsible, what remedies are ordered, and whether the state will change procedures to prevent repeats. Want more on menstrual hygiene and safe product options? Check our site for practical guides and product information geared to family needs.
This archive entry is a snapshot of a single but important story from March 2024. It shows how fund management in school health programs matters for real people—especially girls trying to stay healthy and in class.
