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Chandigarh, Oct.28, 2023:-The Women's Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI) Corporate Sustainability Council under the guidance of its National President Sonali Dutta, conducted a thought-provoking virtual panel discussion on "Women's health and Environmental Wellness : Sanitary Pad Solutions". She said that this panel discussion was timely and aimed at individuals and corporates alike for taking a holistic view of manufacture, distribution and disposal of Sanitary Napkins in a sustainable environmental friendly framework.
The panel discussion delved into various aspects of menstrual health, the environmental impact of sanitary products, and innovative solutions to address these challenges. She said that this panel discussion was timely and aimed at individuals and corporates alike for taking a holistic view of manufacture, distribution and disposal of Sanitary Napkins in a sustainable environmental friendly framework.
The discussion was moderated by Renuka Salwan, State Head, Chandigarh, and featured a panel of distinguished experts. She revolved the discussions based on issues related to women's health, environmental sustainability and social equity. She motivated all to join hands for collective mission to promote women's health and environmental wellness through effective sanitary pad solutions.
Arun Gupta - Managing Trustee and President of Pinkishe Foundation, a renowned Menstrual Health Leader dedicated to spreading menstrual literacy and sustainable menstrual products made significant strides in addressing period poverty and has distributed over 5 million free sanitary pads. They have presence in 25 cities across India covering 2 lakh women.
Muzaffer Ali - Team Leader KHUSHIl, CSR of legendry cricketer Kapil Dev's foundation, works with vulnerable and less privileged children and communities to ensure no child is left behind. They have transformed the lives of over 1.5 million women and children in 19 years.
Aasawari Kane - Founding Member of Padcare Labs has developed an end-to-end disposal system for recycling used sanitary pads.
Seema Kapoor, Faculty Advisor of ENACTUS SSBUICET, Panjab University, Chandigarh, highlighted the significance of reusable pads and sustainable menstrual products pitching the Project UDAY.
Prof. Seema Kapoor shared her perspective on the importance of promoting sustainable sanitary pad solutions. Shubham Dhiman, President of ENACTUS Panjab University and Preet Kanwal, former President of Enactus and member of WICCI CSC expressed their organization's dedication to creating impactful change and sustainable solutions in women's health and shared a brief presentation about their work.
Namrata, Founder of NGO Anahat working to ensure sexual and reproductive health rights to women and children with special focus on menstruation. They are providing alternative livelihood option to women through making reusable cloth pads
The panel discussion covered a range of topics, including sustainable menstrual products, menstrual health awareness, and the importance of proper sanitary pad disposal. The participants engaged in a lively exchange of ideas and experiences, shedding light on the critical issues surrounding women's health and environmental sustainability.
The event was attended by a diverse audience of over 80+ people who were keen to gain insights into the intersection of women's health and sustainability. .
WICCI, an organisation dedicated to empowering women in various sectors, is committed to promoting a sustainable and healthy future for women. The discussions and insights from this panel are a testament to WICCI's commitment to addressing pressing issues that affect women and society at large.
This panel discussion is part of WICCI's ongoing efforts to create awareness and bring about positive changes in the lives of women.
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