Nagpur: Project Crimson to produce low-cost santiary pads

NAGPUR: ‘Project Crimson’, an initiative undertaken by Nagpur Ladies Circle-50 (NLC), was inaugurated by mayor Dayashankar Tiwari at Atmadeepam Society, Ambazari, on Monday. Under this project, a manufacturing unit has been installed at the premises to produce biodegradable, low-cost sanitary pads. The unit will be operated by partially sighted and blind persons from Atmadeepam Society.
Tiwari lauded the NLC women — Area 3 chairperson Farheen Rana, NLC chairperson Sakshi Diwanka, vice chairperson Esha Bindra and secretary Megha Agrawal — for their efforts. Underlining various schemes for disabled people introduced by the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC), Tiwari said, “It’s important for citizens in the sector of social work for disabled persons to know about the projects that have been undertaken by the civic body.”
“A portal was launched recently for disabled persons to register and avail the benefits of various schemes designed for them,” said Tiwari.
He urged people to create awareness among those in need so that they can be provided assistance.
Atmadeepam Society Jidnyasa Chawaldhal emphasized on the need to solicit public funding for the project so that the sanitary pads reach underprivileged students and also for organizing menstrual hygiene awareness camps. Tiwari assured his support towards this cause.
Secretary Hema Kubde said, “When girls don’t have access to sanitary napkins, they are forced to miss school for 5 days every month. It is an impediment to their right to education. Like water and nutritious food, sanitary pads should also be provided free of cost to such students through public funding. These pads are biodegradable and support the larger cause of an eco-friendly environment.”
She added that Atmadeepam Society aims to empower people with visual impairment and help them lead an independent life by imparting life skills, training them in various computer courses, etc.
Bharti Sable and Snehal Wankhede will be managing the sanitary napkin manufacturing unit. They will provide hands-on training to blind persons for operating the machine.
Ladies Circle International president Sweden Viveca Raim and international service project convenor Rohini Christopher among others were present at the programme virtually. NLC thanked tabler Rohit Agrawal for his support. Corporator Varsha Thakre was also present at the inauguration.