• Sco 20-21,Sector-122,39-West,Mohali
  • 79866 43012,90150 11073
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MISSION

Sanitary Pad Manufacturing Unit

“Empowering Women with Dignity, Health & Sustainable Livelihoods.”

 

1. Project Overview

Menstrual hygiene remains a significant public health and social challenge, particularly among women and adolescent girls from economically disadvantaged communities. Limited awareness, affordability issues, social stigma, and inadequate access to quality menstrual hygiene products often result in poor health outcomes, school absenteeism, reduced workplace participation, and diminished confidence.

Mission Sakhi is a flagship initiative of JAP TAP SEWA Healthcare Foundation that aims to address these challenges through the establishment of a Sanitary Pad Manufacturing Unit. The project is designed not only to manufacture affordable, high-quality sanitary pads but also to create sustainable employment opportunities for women while promoting menstrual health awareness and breaking long-standing taboos surrounding menstruation.

The initiative will train and employ women, particularly from underprivileged and marginalized communities, enabling them to acquire technical skills, achieve financial independence, and actively participate in the workforce. The sanitary pads produced through the unit will be distributed at affordable prices through schools, colleges, healthcare institutions, community organizations, self-help groups, and outreach programmes, ensuring that menstrual hygiene products become accessible to those who need them the most.

Mission Sakhi represents a holistic model of women’s empowerment by combining healthcare, livelihood generation, community education, and social entrepreneurship. The project strives to improve menstrual health, enhance dignity, promote gender equality, and create lasting socio-economic impact within communities.

 

2. Why This Project? (Need Assessment)

Menstruation is a natural biological process, yet millions of women and girls continue to face challenges in managing it safely and with dignity. In many communities, menstrual hygiene products remain unaffordable or inaccessible, while cultural myths and social stigma discourage open conversations about menstrual health. These barriers often force women and girls to rely on unsafe alternatives, increasing the risk of infections and other health complications.

The consequences extend beyond health. Many adolescent girls miss school during their menstrual cycles due to inadequate access to sanitary products and poor menstrual hygiene facilities. Women in low-income households frequently prioritize other family expenses over their own menstrual health, compromising their well-being and self-confidence.

At the same time, employment opportunities for women in underserved communities are often limited. By establishing a sanitary pad manufacturing unit, Mission Sakhi addresses two critical challenges simultaneously—improving access to affordable menstrual hygiene products and creating meaningful livelihood opportunities for women. Through awareness, education, skill development, and local production, the initiative promotes dignity, economic independence, and healthier communities.

 

3. Vision

To create a society where every woman and girl has access to safe menstrual hygiene products, accurate health education, and meaningful livelihood opportunities, enabling them to live with dignity, confidence, and equality.

 

4. Mission

To empower women through sustainable livelihood generation, manufacture affordable and high-quality sanitary pads, promote menstrual health awareness, and ensure that menstrual hygiene products are accessible to every woman and adolescent girl, regardless of socio-economic background.

 

5. Project Objectives

  • Establish a sustainable sanitary pad manufacturing unit.
  • Generate employment and livelihood opportunities for women.
  • Enhance women’s technical and entrepreneurial skills through structured training.
  • Improve access to affordable menstrual hygiene products.
  • Promote menstrual health awareness and eliminate stigma associated with menstruation.
  • Support improved school attendance among adolescent girls.
  • Encourage healthy menstrual hygiene practices within communities.
  • Promote women’s economic empowerment and self-reliance.
  • Develop a socially sustainable model that combines manufacturing with community outreach.
  • Strengthen local supply chains for affordable menstrual hygiene products.

 

6. Key Components

  • Sanitary Pad Manufacturing Unit
  • Women Skill Development & Employment Programme
  • Quality Control & Product Packaging Facility
  • Menstrual Health Awareness Campaigns
  • Distribution Network through Schools, Colleges & Community Institutions
  • Community Outreach & Hygiene Education
  • Self-Help Group Engagement
  • Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy Training
  • Product Distribution to Underserved Communities
  • Monitoring & Quality Assurance Systems

 

7. Scope of Services

Mission Sakhi will provide a comprehensive platform that integrates manufacturing, awareness, employment, and community outreach through:

  • Manufacturing of affordable, high-quality sanitary pads
  • Training women in machine operation, production, quality control, packaging, and inventory management
  • Employment opportunities within the manufacturing unit
  • Menstrual hygiene awareness sessions in schools, colleges, communities, and workplaces
  • Distribution of sanitary hygiene products through healthcare and educational institutions
  • Community education on menstrual health, hygiene, nutrition, and reproductive wellness
  • Capacity building of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and women entrepreneurs
  • Collaboration with government agencies, NGOs, educational institutions, and CSR partners
  • Promotion of safe menstrual hygiene practices through community campaigns

 

8. Target Beneficiaries

Mission Sakhi is designed to benefit:

  • Adolescent girls
  • Women from economically weaker communities
  • Rural and urban underserved populations
  • School and college students
  • Women belonging to Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
  • Unemployed and underemployed women
  • Community health workers
  • Educational institutions
  • Community-based organizations
  • Families benefiting from improved women’s health and economic participation

 

9. Expected Social Impact

Mission Sakhi aims to create sustainable social impact by:

  • Improving access to affordable menstrual hygiene products.
  • Promoting healthier menstrual hygiene practices among women and girls.
  • Reducing school absenteeism associated with menstruation.
  • Creating sustainable employment opportunities for women.
  • Strengthening women’s financial independence and confidence.
  • Reducing social stigma through awareness and education.
  • Improving reproductive health outcomes.
  • Supporting local entrepreneurship and community-led development.
  • Promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment.
  • Building healthier, more informed, and economically resilient communities.

 

10. Sustainability Model

Mission Sakhi is designed as a social enterprise that combines healthcare with livelihood generation. Revenue generated through the sale of affordable sanitary pads will help support operational sustainability while ensuring that products remain accessible to underserved communities. The project will create long-term employment opportunities for women, strengthen partnerships with educational institutions, healthcare providers, Self-Help Groups, and community organizations, and leverage CSR collaborations to expand production capacity, awareness programmes, and outreach. Continuous skill development, quality assurance, and community participation will ensure the project’s long-term impact and sustainability.

 

11. CSR Alignment (Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013)

Mission Sakhi contributes directly to the following CSR focus areas:

  • Promotion of Healthcare and Preventive Healthcare
  • Women Empowerment
  • Gender Equality
  • Vocational Skills and Livelihood Enhancement
  • Employment Generation
  • Rural Development
  • Education and Community Awareness
  • Social Enterprise and Inclusive Development

 

12. Why Partner with JAP TAP SEWA?

Partnering with JAP TAP SEWA Healthcare Foundation through Mission Sakhi enables organizations to support a transformative initiative that addresses multiple social challenges through a single sustainable model. By combining women’s health, menstrual hygiene, employment generation, skill development, and community education, Mission Sakhi creates measurable and long-lasting impact. With transparent implementation, community engagement, and a commitment to quality and sustainability, the Foundation offers CSR partners a meaningful opportunity to improve women’s health, strengthen livelihoods, promote dignity, and contribute to inclusive community development.