Bareilly: In a significant initiative aimed at promoting menstrual hygiene awareness and adolescent health, the Women Welfare Department organized a Hygiene and Orientation Programme at the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Nawabganj block of Bareilly district.
The programme was conducted under the guidance of District Magistrate Avinash Singh and District Probation Officer Monika Rana. The event focused on educating adolescent girls about personal hygiene, menstrual health, and the importance of adopting healthy practices to prevent infections and maintain overall well-being.
As part of the programme, sanitary kits and sanitary pads were distributed among adolescent girls to encourage hygienic menstrual practices and improve awareness regarding reproductive health.
Addressing the participants, Rinki Saini, District Mission Coordinator of the Women Welfare Department, provided detailed orientation on menstrual hygiene management and adolescent health issues. She emphasized that hesitation, social stigma, and a lack of awareness often prevent young girls from discussing menstrual health openly, making them vulnerable to various infections and health complications.
She highlighted the importance of proper hygiene practices and informed the participants about effective ways to maintain cleanliness and stay healthy during menstruation. She also stressed that menstruation should not be viewed as a taboo, superstition, or matter of shame, but rather as a natural biological process experienced by women.
“Providing the right information at the right time is essential to ensuring a safe, healthy, and confident future for our daughters,” she said while encouraging the girls to seek guidance whenever required and to openly discuss health-related concerns.
The programme also aimed to break social misconceptions surrounding menstruation and promote a positive and informed approach toward menstrual health. Participants were encouraged to adopt safe hygiene practices and spread awareness within their communities.
The event witnessed the presence of Harvinder Kaur, Gender Specialist from the Women Welfare Department, medical officers from the Community Health Centre, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), Anganwadi workers, and a large number of adolescent girls.
Officials said such awareness programmes are an important step towards empowering young girls with knowledge, improving health outcomes, and fostering a supportive environment where menstrual health can be discussed openly and without stigma.
The initiative reflects the government’s continued commitment to women’s welfare, adolescent health, and awareness-based interventions aimed at building a healthier and more informed society.
