Friday, 01 December 2023 | PNS | DEHRADUN
In order to raise awareness among women regarding sustainable menstrual hygiene, a programme centered on reusable sanitary napkins was organised in Dehradun on Thursday. The programme included discussions on the environmental consequences of disposable sanitary pads and advocated the utilisation of reusable pads made from organic materials, specifically the innovative Saukhyam reusable pads crafted from banana fibre.
Speaking on the occasion, the managing director of Saukhyam Reusable Pad, Anju Bisht emphasised on sustainable menstrual hygiene in Uttarakhand. She said that the pad churned out by them was bestowed with the Women Transforming India award by NITI Aayog last year. Additionally, it received recognition as the best social initiative on menstrual hygiene at the annual menstrual hygiene conclave earlier this year, she added.
She further said that Saukhyam Reusable Pads, which have a lifespan of three years, have become increasingly popular among over 500,000 women/girls in India and the world. “This transition is playing a crucial role in reducing annual carbon dioxide emissions by 4000 tons. Additionally, an estimated 43,750 tons of non-biodegradable menstrual waste have been successfully eliminated,” she added.
Further, the chief information officer (CIO) of Amrita Hospital Praveen Bisht said: “Reusable menstrual pads are clearly an idea whose time has come. For young students in schools, colleges and communities, these are the best means of making menstrual hygiene solutions accessible and affordable.”
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