Maya Vishwakarma, hailed as the ‘Padwoman of India,’ is a beacon of change in menstrual health awareness. From Narsinghpur, Madhya Pradesh, her journey from a researcher in the US to a social entrepreneur in India is inspiring. Through her Sukarma Foundation, she’s been combating menstrual taboos and providing affordable sanitary products with her low-cost pad initiative, ‘No Tension.’
Power Move
In 2023, Maya Vishwakarma has been all about empowering women, spreading awareness, and making sure period talk is no longer hush-hush. She’s not just breaking barriers but also building bridges. Her foundation has also been instrumental in providing menstrual hygiene education to rural areas, ensuring that women and girls have access to the resources they need to thrive. Her efforts have not gone unnoticed, as she’s been hailed as a game-changer for women’s health at the DNA Women Achievers Awards 2023.
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