Mysuru: While a campaign asking for exemption of tax on sanitary napkins has been gaining momentum nationwide, Mysuru witnessed a mass signature campaign at Maharanis College this morning against the government move. The 12 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on sanitary pads has become a point of contention with women activists, NGOs and citizens accusing the government of neglecting the needs of women.
Hundreds of students assembled inside the Maharanis College campus and began the signature campaign. Former Zilla Panchayat President Dr. Pushpa B. Amarnath led the campaign. Addressing the students, she said that it was unfortunate that the government had taxed 12 percent on sanitary napkins at a time when there is an increased stress on women’s health and the education of girl child.
