#MenstruationHealthManagement Fair @tatatrusts @cinicell

19 December 2019, Khunti : Under the joint auspices of NBJK, Murhu Nari Shakti Kisan producer Co. Ltd. and CInI Tata Trust, a Menstruation Health Management Fair held at Bichna Upgraded Primary School ground in Murhu block of Khunti district. The program was inaugurated by Dr. Prabhat Kumar (Civil Sugeon), Mr. Mohit Purty (Manager, NBJK-Khunti) and Mrs. Chitralekha Choudhary (Project’s state anchor) jointly.

Dr. Prabhat Kumar expressed distress over decreasing number of daughters and said that we must add Beti Badhao to the slogan of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao. He provided elaborated information upon menstruation and appealed to come out from conservative ideas to prioritize health & hygiene. Mrs. Chitralekha Choudhary has focused upon project’s objective to make women safe from various diseases by promoting hygiene during menstruation and informed that women are making sanitary pads by cloth in villages under the project. She appreciated NBJK for making adolescent girls & women aware so that they can discuss this natural process and adopt its scientific management.

During the fair, Dr. Monica Bajray provided treatment to women suffering from problems related to menses. Also she has cleared related doubts & fear. There were stalls where women have made reusable & eco-friendly sanitary napkins and school children presented cultural activities. Also they participated in experience sharing sessions to break their silence over an important issue for them. Mrs. Kanan Bala Tirkey, Mr. Anil Hassa, Ms Roshni Topno (MHO Co-ordinator), Mrs. Dayamani Nag have led the event successfully.