 Early Times Report
UDHAMPUR, Jan 16: FICCI FLO Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh (JKL) successfully conducted a large-scale menstrual hygiene awareness programme today at Army Public School, Udhampur, marked by the handover of 10,500 sanitary napkins to the Army Woman's Welfare Association (AWWA), Northern Command. The initiative underscores FLO JKL's continued commitment towards adolescent health, dignity, and awareness.
This programme is part of a national initiative undertaken jointly by FICCI FLO and NIINE, aimed at distributing 2,50,000 sanitary napkins across 21 FLO chapters in various cities across India. The initiative seeks to address menstrual hygiene as a critical aspect of health education, particularly among young adolescent girls.
The event was conducted under the leadership of Ms Aarti Chowdhary, Chairperson, FICCI FLO JKL, in collaboration with AWWA under the guidance of Mrs Shinei Sharma, Regional President, AWWA, Northern Command. The collaboration reflects a shared vision of creating structured and impactful outreach programmes that address sensitive yet essential health issues among school-going girls.
Menstrual hygiene awareness during adolescence is vital in equipping young girls with correct information, dispelling myths and social taboos, and encouraging healthy practices. Such awareness helps prevent health complications, builds confidence, and ensures that menstruation does not become a barrier to education or overall wellbeing.
The awareness session created a significant impact by reaching approximately 13,000 adolescent girls across 13 schools under the Northern Command. Expert insights were shared by Dr Nidhi Raina, Senior Consultant Gynaecology, SMVD Narayana Hospital; Dr Palki Sharma, Dermatologist and Cosmetologist; and Ms Kanupriya Garg, Ayurvedic Nutritionist, who together provided holistic medical, dermatological, and nutritional guidance on menstrual health management, touching thousands of young lives through informed dialogue and education.
The programme was attended by Mrs Rupali Suneja, Chairperson, Education Committee; Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Principal, Army Public School Udhampur; and Col Ashok, whose presence added strength and support to the initiative.
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