Project Shakti launched to distribute reusable sanitary pads to 60,000 girls

Project Shakti, launched by Rotarians, SBI and Unipads Foundation, aims to empower 60,000 girl students in Telangana through reusable sanitary pads. The Rs.2.5-crore initiative was inaugurated at Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University.

Hyderabad: In a significant step towards menstrual health and empowerment, Rotarians, State Bank of India (SBI), and Unipads Foundation have embarked on an initiative titled Project Shakti – Providing Next Shakti, aimed at empowering 60,000 girl students in Telangana through the distribution of reusable sanitary pads.

The project, with a total outlay of Rs.2.5 crore, was formally inaugurated at Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University, Koti, by Hyderabad District Collector, Harichandana Dasari.

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On the occasion, the Collector distributed 7,000 reusable sanitary pad kits worth Rs.35 lakh to girl students of the university. This distribution forms part of the larger initiative covering 60,000 students, scheduled for completion by March 2026, a press release said.

Dr. S.V.Ram Prasad, District Governor, Rotary International District 3150, said that Rotarians eradicated polio globally by investing nearly Rs.25,000 crore, demonstrating the power of sustained collective action. Govind Putta, President, Rotary Club of Hyderabad East, said Project Shakthi benefits nearly 60,000 girls in over 2,000 schools, and added that a Science Laboratory costing Rs.45 lakh is being set up at Veeranari Chakali Ilamma Women’s University.