Breaking the Silence: Transforming Menstrual Hygiene Management
By Kalyani Mudaliar In the tribal village of Deolapar, located in Nagpur district, adolescent girls faced a silent struggle that impacted their education and well-being—menstrual hygiene management (MHM). Due to deeply ingrained cultural stigma, lack of awareness, and inadequate resources, menstruation became a monthly challenge, leading to absenteeism and unhygienic