As part of a broader eco-restoration strategy, Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal will inaugurate a State-wide initiative to distribute menstrual cups and incinerators to institutions identified by the Haritha Keralam Mission. This initiative focuses on promoting sustainable menstrual hygiene products and fostering health awareness.
The event on Tuesday (January 20) will be held at Muttara Government HS & VHSS in Veliyam and district panchayat president R. Lathadevi will preside over the function. By providing eco-friendly alternatives like menstrual cups and scientific disposal systems like incinerators to selected institutions, the mission aims at integrating environmental sustainability with menstrual wellness.
The project is being implemented in collaboration with HLL Lifecare, utilising funds allocated in the 2025-26 State Budget. To ensure the scientific disposal of used sanitary napkins, incinerators will be installed at 322 locations, specifically in schools and colleges with a high population of female students. Based on a survey conducted by the Haritha Keralam Mission, the project will distribute 1.69 lakh menstrual cups across selected schools, colleges, and Kudumbashree neighborhood groups.
The first phase of the initiative includes five higher secondary schools per district, all colleges, and Kudumbashree groups within 152 local self-government institutions that have adopted the ‘Net Zero Carbon Kerala through People’ campaign. Beyond distribution, the project aims to establish adequate menstrual hygiene facilities in educational institutions and provide eco-friendly menstrual hygiene products. To support the beneficiaries, specialised awareness classes and workshops are also being organised.
