Putting forward the facts and figures related to this very important issue, she said, “The effectiveness of menstrual hygiene management is an area that receives less attention than desired. The National Family Health Survey reveals that about 22.7 per cent of women in India do not use sanitary methods for menstrual protection. Lack of access to menstrual hygiene facilities contributes to school absenteeism among girls, with approximately 23 percent dropping out after reaching puberty. To address this, the Government of India is running a scheme to promote menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls aged 10-19 years in rural areas. However, amidst these challenges, there is growing recognition of the need for innovative and impactful solutions to effectively address menstrual hygiene.The Menstrual Hygiene Conclave and Awards aims to raise awareness, encourage innovation and improve menstrual hygiene management, contributing to better health outcomes and reducing the burden of disease. Stigma around menstruation. The categories in which they were awarded included Most Innovative Product in Menstrual Hygiene, Maximum Impact by CSR Initiative in Menstrual Hygiene – Corporate/PSU, Maximum Impact by CSR Initiative in Menstrual Hygiene – Implementing Agency/NGO and MH Champion of the Year. Are included. Are included.
Speaking on the need to create awareness on the topic and address various taboos, Anil Rajput said: “Over the years, there has been a growing need to break the silence and raise awareness about menstrual hygiene practices as well as menstrual hygiene. is required." To tackle stigma and create.A supportive environment where any woman and girl can manage their menstruation hygienically, ASSOCHAM is continuously organizing conferences on various aspects of menstrual health and awareness.
Anil Rajput also underlined the need to double down efforts to address various aspects of menstrual health and hygiene, emphasizing that “Highlighting the exemplary efforts in this area, the ASSOCHAM Menstrual Health and Hygiene Seeks to promote a supportive environment for entrepreneurship involving various stakeholders." , NGOs and government bodies. Let us all redouble our efforts towards menstrual awareness and health and contribute to building a more resilient, participatory and powerful India.
The government, on its part, is playing a vital role in addressing this important topic as it has taken several steps to improve menstrual hygiene practices through schemes/interventions of various ministries/departments.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare implemented the Scheme for Promotion of Menstrual Hygiene since 2011 to increase awareness among adolescent girls, increase access and usage of high quality sanitary napkins among adolescent girls and ensure safe disposal of sanitary napkins Is. Environment friendly manner.
Moreover, teachers and frontline workers – auxiliary nurse midwives, accredited social health worker workers and Anganwadi workers are properly oriented in the scheme with the budget provided under the National Adolescent Health Programme. Furthermore, one of the objectives of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) component of 'Misson Shakti' is to create awareness about menstrual hygiene and use of sanitary napkins.
Dr Kiran Bedi, former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, who was the chief guest of the event, called upon the stakeholders to conduct extensive research to strengthen the menstrual health management system. She appealed to all the awardees to join hands and identify areas in their region so that this issue can be addressed by creating a mass movement on this serious topic affecting a large number of girls and women in our country.Addressing the Menstrual Hygiene Management Conclave organized by ASSOCHAM in New Delhi, Dr Bedi said that policy intervention is extremely important and emphasized that like water and gas, sanitary pads are also a necessity for women. Speaking about access to menstrual products in prisons, she expressed concern over the issue and called for immediate action.
Speaking on the need to create awareness on the topic and address various taboos, Anil Rajput said: “Over the years, there has been a growing need to break the silence and raise awareness about menstrual hygiene practices as well as menstrual hygiene. is required." To tackle stigma and create.A supportive environment where any woman and girl can manage their menstruation hygienically, ASSOCHAM is continuously organizing conferences on various aspects of menstrual health and awareness.
Anil Rajput also underlined the need to double down efforts to address various aspects of menstrual health and hygiene, emphasizing that “Highlighting the exemplary efforts in this area, the ASSOCHAM Menstrual Health and Hygiene Seeks to promote a supportive environment for entrepreneurship involving various stakeholders." , NGOs and government bodies. Let us all redouble our efforts towards menstrual awareness and health and contribute to building a more resilient, participatory and powerful India.
The government, on its part, is playing a vital role in addressing this important topic as it has taken several steps to improve menstrual hygiene practices through schemes/interventions of various ministries/departments.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare implemented the Scheme for Promotion of Menstrual Hygiene since 2011 to increase awareness among adolescent girls, increase access and usage of high quality sanitary napkins among adolescent girls and ensure safe disposal of sanitary napkins Is. Environment friendly manner.
Moreover, teachers and frontline workers – auxiliary nurse midwives, accredited social health worker workers and Anganwadi workers are properly oriented in the scheme with the budget provided under the National Adolescent Health Programme. Furthermore, one of the objectives of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) component of 'Misson Shakti' is to create awareness about menstrual hygiene and use of sanitary napkins.
Dr Kiran Bedi, former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, who was the chief guest of the event, called upon the stakeholders to conduct extensive research to strengthen the menstrual health management system. She appealed to all the awardees to join hands and identify areas in their region so that this issue can be addressed by creating a mass movement on this serious topic affecting a large number of girls and women in our country.Addressing the Menstrual Hygiene Management Conclave organized by ASSOCHAM in New Delhi, Dr Bedi said that policy intervention is extremely important and emphasized that like water and gas, sanitary pads are also a necessity for women. Speaking about access to menstrual products in prisons, she expressed concern over the issue and called for immediate action.
