Women Empowerment

Menstrual health in India has seen steady progress, but access, affordability, and awareness are still major challenges for millions of women and girls. Recent data shows how deep this gap still is. A 2023 public health study reports that only about 36 percent of India’s 336 million women who get periods use disposable sanitary pads […]

Imagine a young boy watching a sanitary pad advertisement on television and asking his mother what it is. Or a brother finding a packet of NIRAA pads in the bathroom and wondering why girls need them. These small, everyday moments show us that curiosity begins early, and they give us a chance to start honest

For too long, periods have been treated like a secret, something to hide or whisper about. Imagine a young girl skipping school every month because she feels uncomfortable; this is the reality for millions in India. Menstruation is as natural as breathing, and yet, in many cultures, it is still surrounded by silence and discomfort.

In India, many school-going girls face tough challenges in managing their periods. Something as natural as menstruation still stops millions of girls from going to school every month. According to a report, over 23 million girls drop out of school after starting menstruation because they do not have access to proper menstrual hygiene products or safe facilities. For

Menstrual hygiene is not just about comfort; it is deeply connected to women’s health, dignity, and even the environment. For decades, conventional sanitary pads made with plastic and synthetic materials have dominated the market. While they may provide convenience, they also create long-term problems. A single plastic-based pad can take 500 to 800 years to