TMU Organises Menstrual Hygiene and Women's Health Awareness Programme Under Mission Shakti 5.0
Moradabad, 2 November 2026: The College of Pharmacy, Teerthanker Mahaveer University (TMU), Moradabad, organised a Menstrual Hygiene Awareness and Women's Health Awareness Programme under Mission Shakti 5.0 (Second Stage) at Junior High School, Fatehpur Vishnoi. The programme aimed to educate adolescent girls about menstrual health, personal hygiene and healthy practices while encouraging open conversations to reduce hesitation and stigma surrounding menstruation.
A total of 30 female students from the school participated in the awareness initiative. The programme was coordinated by Mrs Deeksha Verma, Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy, under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Shivanee M. Kaul, Head of the Department of Physiotherapy and Nodal Officer, Mission Shakti 5.0 (Second Stage).
Awareness Session on Menstrual and Personal Hygiene
An informative awareness seminar was conducted by Mrs Deeksha Verma to familiarise students with menstrual hygiene, menstrual health, personal hygiene and important aspects of women's health. The session highlighted the importance of maintaining proper hygiene during menstruation and adopting healthy practices for personal well-being.
Students were encouraged to seek reliable health information and develop a positive understanding of menstrual health. The programme also emphasised the importance of removing social hesitation and stigma associated with menstruation so that young girls can discuss their health concerns openly and confidently.
Sanitary Pad Distribution to Support Menstrual Hygiene
As part of the initiative, sanitary pads were distributed among all participating students. The distribution aimed to promote menstrual hygiene and improve awareness about access to essential menstrual hygiene products.
The programme combined health education with practical support, reinforcing the importance of informed choices and access to basic menstrual hygiene facilities.
Student Participation and Mission Shakti Initiative
The programme was supported by Rajkumar and Anshi Jain, final-year B.Pharm students of the College of Pharmacy, who served as student coordinators and actively contributed to its organisation and execution.
The initiative aligned with the objectives of Mission Shakti 5.0 (Second Stage) by promoting health awareness, education and empowerment among adolescent girls. It encouraged participants to overcome hesitation around menstruation and develop greater awareness of women's health and well-being.
The organisers extended their gratitude to Dr Ashu Mittal, Principal, College of Pharmacy, and the school authorities for their valuable support, cooperation and permission to conduct the programme.
Through this outreach initiative, the College of Pharmacy, TMU, reaffirmed its commitment to promoting menstrual hygiene awareness and empowering young girls through health education, awareness and access to essential hygiene products.
