Healthcare and wellness startup MyUpchar aims to solve the awareness and access problem in tier-2 and 3 cities, and plans to soon offer content in six other languages. In India, home remedies are a part and parcel of life. They are often preferred over immediate doctor consultations and ... read more
These five startups are working in the area of women hygiene in India
Around 88 percent menstruating women do not have access to sanitary products and 90 percent of the sanitary pads used are made of non-bio degradable plastic. In India, hygiene products are not affordable for every woman. Around 88 percent menstruating women do not have access to sanitary ... read more
Half the women in India still unaware of period hygiene
‘Lack of affordability, accessibility and awareness are three prime reasons’ Despite government’s campaigns and schemes to ensure girls education, little has been done so far to address one of the major issues leading to their dropout post primary classes — lack of access to sanitary ... read more