Workshop at Neerja Bhanot Hall, GH -10, PU

Chandigarh, December 18, 2018: A Workshop to create awareness about menstrual hygiene was organised for the residents and staff of Girls Hostel No.10 (Neerja Bhanot Hall) at Panjab University. Dr.Gaurav Gaur, NSS programme officer with his team of NSS volunteers’ oriented participants about the myths, practices, physiological and sociological aspects related to menstrual cycles in females.
Stressing on the Swacch Bharat mission, Dr.Archana Chauhan, Warden of the hostel no.10, oriented the participants about the usage of sanitary pad vending machines and sanitary pad incinerator installed in the hostel. She also impressed upon the proper and safe disposal of Sanitary Pads to avoid infections due to biological waste generated in the hostels.
Prof.Neena Capalash, Dean Student Welfare (Women) explained the importance of healthy balanced diet and avoiding junk/oily food during menstruation. The faculty members from Panjab University, Wardens from various hostels and NSS programme officers attended the event. The workshop was made interactive and informative with multimedia presentation and debate on various physiological and psychological issues faced by students during the menstrual cycle.