A Tamil's initiative: Free supply of menstrual products in the country

ACT will introduce a bill in the Legislative Assembly that establishes requirements for the Government to provide free period products of various types in designated places in the community and to designated community partners for distribution for those who might otherwise struggle to acquire them.

Left:: LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: #HappyPeriod products are seen at the annual Brunch 2 Bomb celebration at XBOX Plaza at L.A. LIVE on February 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L. Marshall/Getty Images), Right: Pradeep Sornaraj Credit: Robin L Marshall/Getty Images

Kulasegaram Sanchayan talks to Pradeep Sornaraj, whose efforts for more than three years has resulted in the introduction of this bill next week.

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