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Future goals

hile the programme has scored well in as pricing of pads, deep-rooted social norms,
Wgetting the menstruation conversation health seeking behaviour and responsible disposal
started, it also highlights the work that needs to by users need to be addressed in order to show
be done. The findings suggest that issues such sustained results.

Definite wins have been achieved by the Trusts’ interventions
at the pilot stage. These learnings will further help
strengthen MHM value chain interventions.”

— Divyang Waghela, Head, WaSH

Pricing appears to be the biggest roadblock to the
use of alternatives to cloth pads. This needs to be
urgently addressed.

Sustained messaging on social norms is needed
to address the barriers that have not yet been
eliminated by training.

Pad disposal is a major challenge in these areas.
Deeper work is needed to determine how best to
dispose of used menstrual absorbents using
advanced technologies which are economical,
accessible and environment friendly.

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