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
Sindoor May Be Unsafe Due to High Quantity of Lead, Claims Study
Sindoor holds a significant place in Indian society. The bright red or orange coloured powder, sindoor or vermillion is worn by married Hindu women in India for the longevity of their husbands’ age. But a new research highlights the sindoor to be unsafe for use. It claims it to contain high quantity ... 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