Prajna Foundation established Kishori Club at JK Lakshmipat University to promote menstrual hygiene and women's health awareness. 9 students were inducted as members.
Vice-Chancellor of JK Lakshmipat University Dr. Vijayshekar Chellaboina and Dean of Institute of Engineering & Technology Dr. Tapas Kumar were present in the program.
Along with them, Acting Head of Institute of Management Dr. Sheetal Mundra, Dean of Institute of Design Rattan Gangadhar, and Head of Student Affairs Dr. Richa Sharma also graced the program.
The program started with awareness on social myths and misconceptions related to menstruation. Ms. Preeti Sharma, Founder of Prajna Foundation, spoke in detail on this subject.
She emphasized the need to remove various myths and misconceptions related to menstruation. She said that menstruation is a natural physical process.
Preeti Sharma said that it is very important to talk openly on this subject. This can reduce the hesitation and shyness prevalent in the society.
She believes that only when we talk openly about this, the society will move forward towards accepting it normally.
Project Manager Prachi Khandelwal shared detailed information about 'Project Kishori'. She told about the vision behind this initiative.
She said that through this project, adolescent girls are being made aware of menstrual hygiene and correct information.
The main objective of the project is to provide women access to necessary hygiene resources. The foundation is working continuously for this.
Volunteer Adwita Sharma shared information about the process of starting Kishori Club in the university. She highlighted its objectives.
Kishori Club will be a powerful platform for awareness on topics related to menstrual hygiene and women's health for students.
This platform has been designed to promote dialogue and collective participation among students.
Dr. Shailja Jain, Gynaecologist and Founder of Rohit Hospital, gave important health information to the students. She discussed PCOD and menstrual health issues.
She encouraged the students to understand the changes occurring in their bodies. She also advised them to pay attention to health-related signs.
A special session was also organized for the female support staff of the university. Women involved in cleaning and gardening participated in this.
Dr. Shailja Jain understood their health concerns and suggested practical solutions. She shared ways to maintain hygiene at the workplace.
Hygiene kits were also distributed to the participants during the program. The objective was to provide necessary hygiene materials along with awareness.
Students and female staff of the university actively participated in this entire program.
Managing Director of Prajna Foundation, Vishishta Singh, felicitated JK Lakshmipat University for joining this initiative.
She expressed gratitude for the university's cooperation. She reiterated the commitment to continue such activities in the future.
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