In a novel initiative, the Pune Zilla Parishad has set up Sakhi cells, period-friendly rooms for women, to be utilised by zilla parishad employees during menstruation.<\/p>\n
During menstruation, it is very difficult for women to do 8 to 10 hours of rigorous work. Most women experience minor pain while on period, but severe pain leads to disruption of day-to-day activities for some. Having pain before period or experiencing dysmenorrhea during menstruation are common, said Pooja Parge, chairperson of the Women and Child Welfare Department, Pune Zilla Parishad.<\/p>\n
Officials said the Sakhi cells will be equipped with a sanitary napkin-vending machine (paid), bed, sofa, table, chair, fan, drinking water, mirror, hot water heater, sanitary napkin incinerator, first-aid kit (with medicine), computer and chocolate (paid). Local self-help groups and women shopkeepers will be involved in the initiative, encouraged by Nirmala Pansare, president of the Pune Zilla Parishad.<\/p>\n
Beside the zilla parishad headquarters, the Sakhi cells are located in panchayat samiti offices at 13 tehsils, as informed by Dr Ratnaprabha Potdar, supervisor at the Integrated Child Development Services<\/p>\n
The decision on the initiative was taken after the Women and Child Welfare Department organised a free dialogue for women recently with participation of over 100 female officers and employees. Several important issues, including establishing a period-friendly room to help facilitate work during menstruation, were discussed at the dialogue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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