Jalandhar February 18 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- The Women Empowerment Cell of PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar, in collaboration with the Rotary Club, Jalandhar successfully organized a meaningful initiative by installing a sanitary napkin vending machine in the college premises.
This thoughtful step was sponsored by the Rotary Club, Jalandhar with the aim of promoting menstrual hygiene, dignity, and health awareness among young women.
Easy and affordable access to sanitary napkins
The installation of the vending machine marks an important milestone in creating a more inclusive, supportive, and hygienic campus environment. Easy and affordable access to sanitary napkins ensures that students can manage their menstrual health with confidence, without discomfort or embarrassment. The initiative also contributes to breaking long-standing taboos associated with menstruation and encourages open and healthy conversations about women’s health and well-being.
Members of the Rotary Club highlighted the importance of menstrual hygiene as a vital component of women’s empowerment and social equity. Members of the Women Empowerment Cell expressed their gratitude to the Rotary Club for their generous sponsorship and unwavering support in advancing causes that directly impact the welfare of girl students.
President Shri Naresh Budhia, Senior Vice President Shri Vinod Dada, other members of the managing committee and Principal Dr Pooja Prashar deeply appreciated the efforts of the Women Empowerment Cell for taking this progressive initiative and for fostering a campus culture rooted in care, dignity, and empowerment. They also commended the collaborative spirit of the programme and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote the health, confidence, and holistic development of students.