Prathima Foundation donated two sanitary pad disposal machines to Government Degree College, Gambhiraopet, and entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the college to extend healthcare services
RAJANNA-SIRCILLA, NOVEMBER 13, 2026: The Women Empowerment Cell of Government Degree College, Gambhiraopet, organised an awareness programme on ‘Women’s Health, Personal Hygiene and the Menstrual Cycle’ in collaboration with Prathima Foundation, Karimnagar, on Friday.
The College Principal, Prof. V. Vijayalakshmi, presided over the programme, while Mrs V. Vani, Coordinator of the Women Empowerment Cell, coordinated the event.
The Chief Guest, Dr Boinapally Harini, Founder of Prathima Foundation, addressed the students and spoke about women’s health, personal hygiene, precautions to be taken during menstruation, and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She emphasised that women should give special attention to their health and understand that menstruation is a natural physiological process. She encouraged the students to move forward with confidence, stating that women are capable of achieving anything they aspire to. She also motivated them to excel not only in employment but also as entrepreneurs and achieve financial independence.
Addressing the gathering, the Principal, Prof. V. Vijayalakshmi, stated that every girl student should possess scientific awareness of women’s health, personal hygiene and the menstrual cycle. She emphasised that education, good health and financial independence are essential for women to progress and excel in all fields.
Mallu Padma Narsa Goud, Sarpanch, stated that programmes aimed at creating awareness about women’s health and hygiene are highly essential. She appreciated the commendable services rendered by Prathima Foundation in this regard.
Mallu Narsa Goud, Founder of the voluntary organisation at Gambhiraopet, explained the various educational and healthcare initiatives undertaken by Prathima Foundation since its establishment in 2013. He highlighted the foundation’s contributions towards the welfare of women, students and rural communities in Gambhiraopet village and the surrounding mandal, appreciating its significant role in community development.
Dr. Madhuri explained the importance of maintaining menstrual hygiene and the proper use of sanitary napkins. She also clarified the doubts raised by the girl students and helped create greater awareness about menstrual health.
Speaking on the occasion, Mrs. V. Vani, Coordinator of the Women Empowerment Cell, stated that the primary objective of the programme was to create proper awareness among girl students about women’s health, personal hygiene and the menstrual cycle.
Mrs. Padma, Headmistress of the Government Girls’ High School, offered valuable suggestions to the students and appreciated the Principal and the organisers for conducting such a meaningful awareness programme.
As part of the programme, Prathima Foundation donated two sanitary pad disposal machines to Government Degree College, Gambhiraopet, and entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the college to extend healthcare services. On this occasion, the Principal expressed her special gratitude to the representatives of Prathima Foundation for their generous support and contribution towards the welfare of the students.
The representatives of Prathima Foundation who participated in the programme included Sri K. Kaushik, Marketing Manager; Mrs. Geetha Reddy, Executive Manager; Sri Rajireddy; Mrs. Venkatalakshmi; and other members of their team.
The programme was attended by the College Vice-Principal, M. Prabhakar, and faculty members P. Dharmapuri, J. Sravan Kumar, N. Adivishnu, K. V. Bixamaiah, Srinivas, Manohar, Sucharan, Krishna Prasad, Mahesh, Deepika, Bhargavi, Vijaya and Shankar, along with other teaching and non-teaching staff members and students.
The programme served as an effective platform for creating awareness about women’s health, menstrual hygiene and personal well-being, while promoting confidence, empowerment and health consciousness among the girl students.
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