Hyderabad, May 30 -- By Lubna Ludheen

Imagine a young girl in rural India dropping out of school because she cannot afford sanitary pads, or a woman in an urban slum enduring infections due to lack of clean toilets during her period. This is the stark reality of period poverty, an issue that extends far beyond just access to menstrual products; it encompasses a severe lack of awareness, adequate wash facilities, and dignity.

As the world observed Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, a crucial moment to break the silence and dismantle the deep-rooted stigma surrounding menstruation, it is imperative to look beyond superficial solutions. Organisations like Goonj have championed grassroots innovation in this space.

Following the insightful Me...