According to a RAND report, 89% of rural households in #India lack proper sanitation facilities, forcing women to resort to unhygienic methods. Additionally, only 12% of women can afford commercially available sanitary napkins, leading most to use cloth or rags, which increases the risk of infections (UNICEF) (RAND).
Studies have shown that 23% of girls in India drop out of school when they start menstruating, largely due to the absence of clean and private toilets in #schools. This dropout rate is a stark indicator of the broader societal and #economic implications of inadequate menstrual hygiene management (PWOnlyIAS).
Investment in #menstrualhealth is not just about providing products but also about creating a supportive #environment that empowers women and girls to manage menstruation with dignity and without fear of stigma.
Good initiative Procter & Gamble !!
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