Section 39(1) in The Maharashtra Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Rules, 2002
(1)All children shall be issued oil, soap and other materials for bathing, washing and toilet purposes in accordance with the following scale:-(a)Boys :- The male children shall be given the following items-(i)coconut oil.(ii)toilet soap twice in a month. and(iii)one bar of washing soap or washing powder once in a month for washing clothes, tooth powder or tooth paste and tooth brush as per requirement.(b)Girls :- Female children shall be given the following items-(i)coconut oil daily for dressing the hair.(ii)soap-nut powder or shikakai powder once a week.(iii)toilet soap as per requirement.(iv)washing powder or one bar of washing soap once in a month for washing clothes.(v)tooth powder or tooth paste and a tooth brush as per requirement.(vi)Grown up girls shall be given sanitary napkins in accordance with the needs.
