The Truth about Sanitary Napkin Awareness in Rural India

Mahatma Gandhi made a famous statement, ‘the future of India lies in its villages’ but the healthcare facilities in rural India is deplorable even after several decades of trying to shape the country’s infrastructure.

 Rural healthcare challenges in India

78% of our population lives in the rural areas. Neglect and lack of awareness in these regions is the leading cause of low quality health and hygiene. Limited access to facilities contributes further to the existing concern.  We need to achieve sustainable solutions in aspects of hygiene, sanitation and health in the rural areas. The quality of life for the women in particular is way below normal. While there are women in such pockets who are unaware of sanitation and hygiene, we can also witness rural households without toilets. In many villages, there are common public toilets for all.

A solution to these instances of lack of hygiene and even accessibility to the the right menstrual products would help the situation greatly. Glolife Care has actively implemented many schemes to install Sanitary Napkin Vending Machines and Incinerators across the country, in rural and urban set-ups to start the conversation about Sanitary Napkins and there-by menstruation and make it more normal.

Menstruation in rural India – A stigma

Menstruation is perceived as a stigma in many parts of the country. Shame, fear and anxiety are the feelings associated with ‘periods’. A period is a natural, monthly occurrence that needs attention and care. We the people, have to breakdown the culture of taboo and negative attitudes which is growing over the years. Glolifecare.com