An automatic sanitary pad vending machine was inaugurated at Sri Agrasen School, Bhurkunda by Ramgarh Deputy Commissioner Rajeshwari B on Monday.
One can get a sanitary pad from this newly installed machine by putting in a Rs. 5 coin. Addressing the people on this occasion, DC said, “Menstruation is a very normal thing but talking about it is still considered a taboo in our society. This step taken by the school management will help changing the mentality of people.”
On the occasion, the DC also called out several students and asked them to take out sanitary napkins from the machine.
School Secretary Praveen Rajgadia said, “Our efforts are to change the thinking of the society and make women aware about this menstrual hygiene.”
Rotary Midtown President Sunita Wadhwa said that every woman should use sanitary pads during her menstrual cycle as it protects from a number of diseases.
She informed that similar machine will also be installed in the local market.
Films based on three issues, good touch bad touch, hand cleaning and sanitation were also shown in during the programme.