Supreme Court sets an example with Sanitary Napkin Dispensers & Destroyers

In a fast growing economy like India, the lack of sanitation and hygiene is a massive challenge that we are facing today. Nationwide awareness drives and government initiatives, particularly menstrual awareness and hygiene are a much talked about topic. In the past few months, the government’s responsibility towards the welfare of women’s hygiene and care is indeed spectacular. We can say, these changes will go far, but certainly not all the way unless there is a change in the attitude of the people.

Supreme Court (New Delhi) provides sanitary napkin dispensers and incinerators

In an attempt to provide hope and comfort to 1000 plus women staff and the ones visiting the court, the Supreme Court has set aside Rs 5 lakhs for installation of three sanitary napkin vending machines and three sanitary napkin disposal machine in the premises. It is true, that menstrual hygiene is crucial as it not only has an overall positive impact on their health but also results in high self-esteem. After all, every woman deserves to have a dignified period. Accessibilty to these sanitary napkin dispensers and incinerators is a dream advantage for women

Napkin dispensers 

From silence to voice – providing dignity to women

The Swach Bharat Menstrual hygiene drive is widespread in the country with its focus on awareness amongst the citizens and ecofriendly options to dispose sanitary wastes with the use of incinerators. The University Grant Commission has appealed to all educational institutions and women’s hostels to install sanitary napkin dispenser and sanitary napkin burners for their benefit. It is ‘we the people’ who have the power to change the country.