On Tuesday, World Environment Day, a fully biodegradable low-cost sanitary napkin was released for the first time in the country. This was released in Bengaluru by Bureau of Pharma PSUs of India (BPPI), in association with department of pharmaceuticals, according to reports. Jan Aushadhi Suvidha sanitary napkins The napkins are called the ‘Jan Aushadhi Suvidha sanitary […]

Menstrual hygiene is still a taboo topic in India. To make life a tad easier for underprivileged girls, the government will soon launch low-cost sanitary pads. These will be available at all Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana stores from May-end. These pads are manufactured under the ‘Suvidha’ brand. These will be sold out at one-third […]

In tribal schools near Araku, Puducherry the girl students have switched to using reusable eco-friendly cloth napkins. Their aim is to end the pollution caused by used sanitary pads that are dumped in the landfills. Called Pad4Pad programme the initiative aims for a cleaner environment. Also: The miracle menstrual cup and me by Poorvi Gupta According […]

Priyanka N Jain along with her husband started-up “Hygiene and You” in July 2015 to create an ecological balance. She talks about her venture.

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