Archive · 29 Jun 2025
Manushi Chhillar Promotes Menstrual Hygiene Awareness in Mumbai
Manushi Chhillar, former Miss World, is working to help women.
She visited a school in Mumbai to teach about periods and gave out sanitary pads.
She runs 'Project Shakti' to support women's health.
Chhillar mentioned that times have changed, women can now work and go to school during their periods unlike earlier times.
During COVID, she asked for free pads and supplements for those who couldn't afford them.
She is also working on new movies like "Maalik" and "Tehran".
Manushi Chhillar visited a Mumbai school to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene.
She distributed sanitary pads as part of her 'Project Shakti' initiative.
Chhillar noted that societal norms around menstruation have changed.
She previously urged state governments to provide free sanitary pads during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Chhillar has upcoming film projects including "Maalik" and "Tehran."
- Who
- Manushi Chhillar, a former Miss World and actress.
- What
- Manushi Chhillar is raising awareness on menstrual hygiene and distributing sanitary pads.
- When
- The school visit was recent, and during COVID-19, she requested for free pads.
- Where
- Mumbai school.
- Why
- To break taboos and promote menstrual health awareness.
Historical perspective
Current perspective
Taboo vs Freedom
Historical perspective
There were restrictions placed on women during their menstruation cycle.
Current perspective
Modern times have enabled the breaking of such taboos as women have the means to continue their daily activities.
- Initiative
- Project Shakti
- Focus
- Menstrual Hygiene Awareness
- School Location
- Mumbai
- Upcoming Projects
- "Maalik", "Tehran"
- Advocate For
- Women's Health