Unleashing the Power of Menstrual Education: Transforming India at 100
In many fantasy movies, superheroes unite to create something unimaginably powerful, and the same can be said for menstrual educators in India. They are ordinary people with knowledge to share, working to bring about unprecedented changes in society. My India at 100 is a dream-in-progress that is taking shape in millions of hearts, including those in the remotest of villages. With initiatives and a remarkable union of knowledge, education, and technology, menstrual educators have been able to sensitise people about the importance of period hygiene and how it affects society.
The fight is against illiteracy that has seeped deep into society, perpetuating taboos and superstitions about menstruation. These biases result in negligence and gender-based price disparities, along with confining menstruators to cattle sheds for up to a week and forcing them out of school. Menstrual educators aim to counter these age-old narratives and demystify the topic of menstruation.
The dream for India at 100 is to make menstrual hygiene a priority, normalise what was once considered evil, and fight the “pink tax” and environmental issues. The country will have smart solutions and technology for disabled menstruators, a curriculum that teaches menstruators about hygiene and self-care, and affordable menstrual hygiene products for both urban and rural areas. India at 100 will move beyond plastic and stereotypes, embrace sustainability, and promote sustainable hygiene products.
Re-reported from the story originally published in https://indianexpress.com/
