Introduction The Girl Students Health & Hygiene Scheme is a state government initiative introduced in 2013 to support adolescent girls and encourage regular school attendance during menstruation. Implemented by the Department of Education, Arunachal Pradesh, the scheme aims to improve menstrual hygiene awareness and reduce barriers that may prevent girls from continuing their education. Eligible girl students studying in Classes VI to XII at government and government-aided schools can receive financial assistance of ₹50 per month, equivalent to ₹600 for a full year. Under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) arrangement, the assistance is credited to the student's bank account. In some districts, sanitary napkins are procured centrally and distributed to eligible students through their schools instead of providing cash assistance. The scheme combines practical support with awareness of menstrual health and hygiene. Its broader purpose is to help girls maintain personal hygiene, attend school regularly, and continue their studies throughout the academic year. The Arunachal Pradesh Gender Budget for 2026–27 also lists an allocation of ₹1.5 crore for the Girls' Health & Hygiene Scheme (Sanitary Napkins), covering 25,000 women beneficiaries under the Chief Minister's Flagship Programme. Benefits Monthly financial assistance: Eligible students may receive ₹50 per month. Annual assistance: The total financial benefit amounts to ₹600 for 12 months. Direct Benefit Transfer: Under the cash-assistance arrangement, funds are transferred directly to the student's bank account. Free sanitary napkins: Schools distribute sanitary napkins in districts where this alternative arrangement is followed. Improved menstrual hygiene: The scheme promotes awareness of menstrual health and personal hygiene among adolescent girls. Support for school attendance: It aims to reduce menstrual-health-related barriers to regular attendance and continued education. No application fee: Eligible students do not need to pay a fee to access the scheme. Eligibility The applicant must be a girl student. She must be studying in Class VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, or XII. She must be enrolled in a government or government-aided school in Arunachal Pradesh. She must be a resident of Arunachal Pradesh. Eligibility and benefit delivery are subject to verification through the school or concerned education authorities. Documents School Identity Card or other proof of enrolment in a government or government-aided school. Aadhaar Card of the girl student. Bank account details for receiving assistance through DBT. Any additional information or documents requested by the school or education department. Process to Apply No separate application: Eligible students are not required to fill out an individual application form under the scheme. Confirm school enrolment: Ensure that the student is enrolled in a government or government-aided school in Arunachal Pradesh. Provide required details: Submit school identification, Aadhaar, and bank account details to the school authorities if requested. School-level processing: The school and concerned education authorities manage the process of identifying eligible beneficiaries. Receive the benefit: Depending on the district's implementation method, assistance is provided through DBT or sanitary napkins are distributed at school. Contact the education department if needed: If the benefit is delayed or unavailable, approach the school administration or the concerned district education authority for assistance. Application Mode: No separate application is required. Important Links and Contact Official Department Website: Department of Education, Arunachal Pradesh Department Helpline: 0360-2212345 Helpdesk Email: education@arunachal.gov.in FAQs Q1. What is the Arunachal Pradesh Girl Students Health & Hygiene Scheme?It is a state government initiative that promotes menstrual hygiene and supports continued education among eligible schoolgirls. Q2. When was the scheme launched?The scheme was introduced in 2013. Q3. How much financial assistance is available under the scheme?Eligible students may receive ₹50 per month, amounting to ₹600 for a full year. Q4. Who can benefit from this scheme?Girl students in Classes VI to XII who reside in Arunachal Pradesh and attend government or government-aided schools in the state may qualify. Q5. Is the assistance provided through DBT?Yes. Under the cash-assistance arrangement, the amount is transferred directly to the student's bank account. Q6. Are sanitary napkins provided under the scheme?Yes. In some districts, schools distribute free sanitary napkins instead of providing cash assistance. Q7. Do students need to submit an application form?No separate application form is required, according to the scheme information provided. Q8. Which documents may be required?Students may need a school identity card, Aadhaar Card, and bank account details, along with any additional information requested by school authorities. Q9. What should a student do if she does not receive the benefit?She should contact her school administration or the concerned district education authority to check her eligibility and benefit status. Q10. How can students contact the Department of Education, Arunachal Pradesh?Students can call 0360-2212345, email education@arunachal.gov.in, or visit the official department website.