Kolar, 19 Nov

Inspired by a deeply personal experience, Anthony Sajeeth, an IT employee from Bengaluru, has launched an initiative to create safe and supportive spaces for girls experiencing menstruation in rural Kolar district. His initiative, called ‘The Pink Room,’ aims to provide comfort and privacy for schoolgirls during their menstrual cycle.

The idea stemmed from an incident in 2010, when Sajeeth’s daughter experienced her first menstruation while at school. Unprepared and distressed, she had no private space to manage the situation, leaving her embarrassed and uncomfortable.

 In the past year, he has successfully established three ‘Pink Rooms’ in government schools across Kolar. The first was opened at the Government School in Madanahalli Cross, followed by another in Kurugal village, and a third in Kyalanoor, where approximately 300 girls are enrolled. These rooms are equipped with facilities like attached toilets, a changing room, a pad vending machine, and an incinerator for safe disposal of used pads. The rooms also feature cots and study tables to ensure a comfortable environment.

Sajeeth, who funded the project personally, is now working to expand the initiative with the help of local government representatives, corporate sponsors, and CSR support. His goal is to ensure that girls in rural areas have the necessary resources to manage menstruation with dignity and ease. -Salar News