Enactus SSBUICET team of Panjab University took a significant step towards promoting awareness and breaking taboos surrounding menstrual health by conducting a workshopon Menstrual Health & Hygiene at Girls Hostel No. 1, Panjab University in collaboration with Versatile Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. and Corporate Sustainability Council, Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CSC WICCI), Chandigarh, conveyedProf. Seema Kapoor, Faculty Advisor of Enactus team. Prof. Kapoor highlighted the significance of such events, stating that the mission at Enactus goes beyond entrepreneurship; it extends to community education and well-being.
The esteemed speaker for the workshop, Dr. Rajni Lamba, CEO, The Rural Environmental Enterprises Development Society (The REEDS) shared valuable insights on the importance of menstrual health and hygiene. Her expert talk aimed at educating and empowering young women, fostering a culture of openness and understanding about menstrual well-being. She motivated the participants to create awareness, break stigmas and gave various sustainable solutions for menstrual health and hygiene including the use of eco-friendly cloth based sanitary napkins, emphasizing their health & environmental benefits.
The Guest of Honour, Prof. Simrit Kahlon, Dean Student Welfare (Women) expressed her appreciation for Enactus team for taking initiatives focusing on women’s health and well-being.
