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

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.

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.