Baragaon becomes UP’s first ‘sanitary pad-free village’ | Baragaon becomes UP’s first ‘sanitary pad-free village’: IIT Kanpur’s startup MildCares had developed menstrual cup, got rid of sanitary pads – Kanpur News
Women were informed about menstrual cups in the programme.
MildCares, a start-up incubated by IIT Kanpur, achieved a historic milestone by distributing its product GynoCup in Aminabad alias Badagaon village in Meerut. This initiative provided menstrual cups to the women of the village.
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This cup is eco-friendly
Prof. Nikhil Agarwal, CEO, SIIC said, ‘Mildcare’s GynoCup provides a reusable, low-cost and eco-friendly alternative to disposable sanitary pads. Menstrual cups offer several advantages over sanitary pads. They are not only low-cost but also provide a safer and more hygienic alternative. By reducing reliance on disposable pads, menstrual cups can significantly reduce the risk of infection and promote better menstrual health.’
It was told that if women are aware in every field then it will help a lot in making the environment healthy.
There will be a reduction in waste and the environment will remain healthy
Dr. Nikhil Agarwal said, “Using reusable menstrual cups reduces waste. This will have a direct impact on the environment. This initiative reflects IIT Kanpur’s commitment to social change by supporting innovative startups like MildCares, which empower communities with sustainable solutions.”
“The success of Aminabad aka Baragaon reflects the impact of widespread education and community participation. Our organization is thrilled to see these positive changes and hopes this will inspire other areas to adopt sustainable menstrual health practices,” said Rachna Vyas, co-founder of MildCares.
He said, ‘MildCares’ pioneering initiative in Baragaon will act as a ray of hope, paving the way for a future where menstrual hygiene, environmental consciousness and women’s health go together.’
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