In celebration of the upcoming International Women’s Day 2024, an awareness session on menstrual hygiene and physical and mental changes associated with menopause was organised by the NSS unit of Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University on Friday, 29th October 2024 from 2 pm to 4 pm at CVV’s Lalita Vidya Pratishthanam (LVP) facility in Onakkoor.
The session was held for the members of Kudumbhashree, a women empowerment organisation by the Kerala government, and sevaks from LVP. The president of the Pampakuda Panchayat Mr. Thomas Tadathil inaugurated the programme. Ward Councilors Mrs. Rupa and Mrs. Shyamala also attended the programme. Dr. Prince, a retired medical officer, conducted the session.
In addition, NSS members Anitta Biju and Aamina Afnan conducted a session on the use and necessity of menstrual cups.