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"As a woman, I can empathize with their plight. This negative mindset towards menstruation isn't limited to the illiterate, but also affluent and educated families. They don't talk about menstrual health."

26-year-old Chitransh is helping make menstrual hygiene accessible to more than 148 women in rural and urban slums in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh through a ‘PadBank’ which is completely free of cost!

'Period. End of Sentence.' made it to the top five, and stands proudly alongside documentaries like Black Sheep, End Game, Lifeboat and A Night At The Garden.

Not only did the railway authorities acknowledge his request, but also arranged to meet the health requirements at the earliest.

In 2015, the two decided to take matters into their own hands and find a solution to the problem of sanitary waste.

Today, StoneSoup offers a range of products and services—sustainable alternatives that replace daily use products—composting kits, natural cleaners, cloth diapers and cloth bags.

Since its inception in 2017, the brand has seen a growing body of customers and a retention rate of 60% - a sign that more women are making the choice of a safer, healthier period.

In an exclusive conversation, Radhika Mittal, Founder and Director of SSI, tells us why she started the organisation, how it has evolved, and the way forward.

They helped a group of women in their village in Udaipur launch a small entrepreneurial venture to make cloth pads.