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DIGBOI: In a significant step toward women’s empowerment and menstrual hygiene awareness, IndianOil Digboi Refinery, in collaboration with Paripoorna Learning Foundation, on Monday launched a transformative sanitary pad production and distribution initiative ‘Sakhi Swabhiman’ here at Digboi in Tinsukia district.
The project was flagged off ceremonially by Rahul Prashant, the Executive Director Refinery Head, in presence of Runjun Borah, the Assistant Commissioner Tinsukia, representatives of Paripoorna Learning Foundation, members of the IndianOil Officers Association (IOOA) and Assam Oil Company Labour Union (AOCLU). The event included the handing over of two advanced sanitary pad production equipment to community members and 50 sanitary pad dispensing units which run on solar power.
This initiative would not only address the critical community needs on multiple levels through manufacturing units but would also lead to creating direct livelihood opportunities for women through Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
The project plans to install 50 dispensing units across Powai Forest Village and neighbouring communities, bringing sustainable menstrual hygiene solutions directly to the grassroots. Runjun Borah, during her address, praised IndianOil’s pioneering efforts in promoting menstrual hygiene and emphasized the importance of sustainability. She highlighted the need for comprehensive accounting training for SHG members and careful database management to ensure the initiative’s long-term success.
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