
Bhubaneswar : IIT Bhubaneswar is set to host a pioneering Conclave on Menstrual Health & Hygiene on 28th May 2025 at its Argul Campus Auditorium.
The event is being organized under the “Project Period: Sanitation, Health & Hygiene, and Environment (SHE)” initiative by IIT Bhubaneswar Research & Entrepreneurship Park, in collaboration with UNICEF, Ayurarogya Saukhyam Foundation, Action Lab 2050 Foundation, and the Odisha Menstrual Health and Hygiene Alliance. It will bring together global experts, NGOs, policymakers, healthcare providers, and educators to drive impactful dialogue and action around menstrual health.
Smt. Pravati Parida, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha has consented to grace the occasion a Chief Guest.
This one-day event will spotlight key issues such as menstrual stigma, access to hygiene products, menstrual education, environmental impact, and mental health. It will also feature exhibitions of innovative menstrual products and community-led awareness initiatives. The conclave aims to offer a vital platform for sharing knowledge, fostering partnerships, and promoting inclusive and sustainable menstrual health practices.